Stedman is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 1,296 people and two associated neighborhoods, Stedman is the 376th largest community in North Carolina. Much of the housing stock in Stedman was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Stedman economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Stedman, where the median household income is $105,491.00.Unlike some towns, Stedman isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Stedman are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Stedman is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Stedman who work in healthcare (11.76%), business and financial occupations (11.22%), and management occupations (10.81%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Stedman, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. Also of interest is that Stedman has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Stedman is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Stedman’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Stedman, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.36 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small town, Stedman doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Stedman citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 35.43% of adults in Stedman have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Stedman in 2022 was $38,281, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $153,124 for a family of four. However, Stedman contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Stedman is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Stedman home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Stedman residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Stedman include English, Irish, Scottish, German, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Stedman is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
