FaithNC
This town of 845 people was settled in 1889.
Is Faith a good place to live?
3.4% of residents live below the poverty line in Faith, below both North Carolina’s towns (13%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only one of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Faith. Faith has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
845 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Faith: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Faith, and how to reach them.
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 Faith.
More middle-aged adults than North Carolina overall
The age of the median resident in Faith is 48.6 years. Adults 35 to 64 are 60% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (23% statewide). The town is growing: up 4.8% since 2020, to 845 residents (2025 estimate). Four-year graduates: 28% of adults 25 and older here, 36% across North Carolina.
| Faith | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 years | 40.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.1 points. Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 94% are men (NC 50%).
| Faith | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.3% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.5% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.8% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 27.3% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.7% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.5% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.2% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.5% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.8% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Faith’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Enrollment at Faith’s public school: 938 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Academy Charter SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades K–10 | Grades K–10 | 938 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Faith work out of town
The top destinations are Salisbury (24%), Charlotte (11%) and Concord (8%). Jobs based in Faith fell to 48 in 2023, 46 fewer than in 2013. Half of commuters travel less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Faith is
Among adults in Faith, 26% have been diagnosed with depression and 31% feel lonely. CDC measures, 32 in all: Faith beats North Carolina on 4 and trails on 1. Faith: 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Faith | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Faith | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.6% | 15.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.4% | 12.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 7.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Faith, mostly inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 57% of U.S. communities. 52% of Faith’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 24%. Federal aid has come to Faith households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Homes in Faith sell for about $266K
In Faith, the median rent is $944 a month. Among households in the town, 87% live in a home they own.
| Faith | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $944 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Faith
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Faith
About 7 of every 100 Faith residents are enrolled in college, about the same as North Carolina.
100% of working residents leave Faith for work
Where Faith’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Faith
Town in North Carolina, United States
Faith is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States, incorporated in 1903. As of the 2020 census, Faith had a population of 819. Since 1946, the town has hosted a Fourth of July celebration that has become notably large for a town of its population – running for several days and drawing visitors from many states. The Faith Fourth achieved national visibility in 1992, when President George H. W. Bush not only made a speech praising small town virtues, but also participated in the traditional Fourth of July softball game.
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- Established
- 1903
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 896 ft
- ZIP code
- 28041
- Area code
- 704
Questions about Faith
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Faith, NC a good place to live?
Faith has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.