DeercroftNC
A town of 718.
Is Deercroft a good place to live?
Deercroft has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
718 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Deercroft: who provides what
Deercroft is unincorporated, so Scotland County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Deercroft.
Compared with most of North Carolina and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Deercroft is longer
The median commute is under 19 miles. Only 5 of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Deercroft. Jobs based locally fell to 29 in 2023, 57 fewer than in 2013. For Deercroft, the middle household income is $91,000.
| Deercroft | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 78 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer middle-aged adults than North Carolina overall
In Deercroft, a fifth of residents are 65 or older, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Adults 35 to 64 are 29% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 28% of residents (22% statewide). North Carolina has 36% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 28%.
| Deercroft | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 100% are men (NC 51%).
| Deercroft | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.9% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.8% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.5% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 6.2% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.6% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 31% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.8% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Deercroft has mild winters and hot summers
Deercroft’s midsummer high is 91°F, against 89°F in North Carolina’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Deercroft is
Two figures for adults in Deercroft: 17% have diabetes, 12% binge drink. CDC measures, 32 in all: Deercroft beats North Carolina on 6 and trails on 13. The share of adults in Deercroft who have high blood pressure: 49%.
| Deercroft | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Deercroft | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.9% | 14.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.4% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Deercroft has set aside 7.8% of its land for conservation
Parks and preserves in Deercroft: one, of 1 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandhills Game Land | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Moderate risk in Deercroft, with hurricanes at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Deercroft, 38% come from hurricanes and 26% from inland flooding. On expected storm and flood damage, Deercroft sits above 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of households in Deercroft live in a home they own than in the typical North Carolina or U.S. town
The median sale price was $390,000 in April 2026. A home in Deercroft typically sold within 184 days of listing. Bidding over the asking price: 33% of homes sold locally.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Deercroft
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Deercroft
About 7 of every 100 Deercroft residents are enrolled in college, about the same as North Carolina.
99% of working residents leave Deercroft for work
Where Deercroft’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Deercroft
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Deercroft, NC a good place to live?
Deercroft has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.