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Stem, NC
Town in Granville County, North Carolina.
Population
1,249
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,008
ZIP codes
0
Stem and its ZIP codes
Stem at a glance
- Stem is about 4.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $95,625 a year, 32% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,500 (17% below North Carolina) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Stem, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stem, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,625
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
97.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (191), Mexican Americans (89), Irish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Granville County. PPP loans are for Stem.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,438
21,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$382M
FY 2026, $6,260 per person
How people get to work
Stem, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stem, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stem, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Stem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ButnerTown | 5.5 mi | 13.8 |
| CreedmoorCity | 5.9 mi | 5.4 |
| OxfordCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| RougemontCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| GormanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| KittrellTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklintonTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| DurhamCity | 18 mi | 118.8 |
| YoungsvilleTown | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| HendersonCity | 19 mi | 8.6 |
| StovallTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| South HendersonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| RoxboroCity | 20 mi | 7.4 |
| Wake ForestTown | 20 mi | 19.9 |
| HillsboroughTown | 23 mi | 5.8 |
| RolesvilleTown | 24 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stem, NC in?
- Stem is in Granville County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Stem, NC?
- About 1,249 people live in Stem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stem?
- Nearby places include Butner (5.5 mi), Creedmoor (5.9 mi), Oxford (11 mi), Rougemont (11 mi), Gorman (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023