Township 3, Cape Fear, North Carolina
Township 3, Cape Fear profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Township 3, Cape Fear is a geographic entity located in Lee County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,026. The land area covers 42.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,026 | ±820 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,863 | ±242 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,022 | ±246 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,863 | ±242 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 159 | ±104 |
| Median Home Value | $219,400 | ±$20,258 |
| Median Gross Rent | $964 | ±$194 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,688 | ±$12,939 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,379 | ±$5,825 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 791 | ±323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,375 | ±558 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 68,537 (2024)
ID: 131683
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
PO BOX 1968, SANFORD NC 27331-1968
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Fuquay-Varina, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Apex, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Apex, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Apex, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Apex, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Apex, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Sanford, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sanford, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sanford, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sanford, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central Carolina Community College
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College | 6.2 mi away | 1105 Kelly Dr, Sanford, NC, 27330-9840 |
9197755401
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BROADWAY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 206 S MAIN ST, BROADWAY, NC, 27505 |
(919) 258-6513
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Campbell University
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College | 18.5 mi away | 143 Main Street, Buies Creek, NC, 27506 |
8003344111
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BOONE TRAIL RECREATION CENTER AND LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 8500 OLD HWY 421, LILLINGTON, NC, 27546 |
(910) 984-1094
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Wake Technical Community College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603-5696 |
9198665000
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SUZANNE REEVES BRANCH
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 107 HAWKINS AVE, SANFORD, NC, 27330 |
(919) 718-4665
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Shepherds Theological Seminary
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College | 23.4 mi away | 6051 Tryon Road, Cary, NC, 27518-9316 |
9195735350
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BENHAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 2815 OLIVIA RD, SANFORD, NC, 27332 |
(910) 814-6365
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HARNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 455 MCKINNEY PARKWAY, LILLINGTON, NC, 27546 |
(910) 893-3446
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HOLLY SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 300 W BALLENTINE ST, HOLLY SPRINGS, NC, 27540 |
(919) 577-1660
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SANFORD 8 NE, NC US, located 1.9 miles from Township 3, Cape Fear. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.1° | 30.6° | 41.9° | 3.61" | 1.8" |
| February | 57.4° | 32.6° | 45.0° | 2.99" | 0.1" |
| March | 65.4° | 38.9° | 52.2° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| April | 75.0° | 47.3° | 61.1° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.8° | 56.2° | 68.5° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.1° | 64.4° | 75.8° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 68.7° | 79.5° | 5.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.1° | 67.0° | 77.5° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.6° | 61.1° | 71.9° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.5° | 48.7° | 61.1° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.1° | 38.3° | 50.7° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.3° | 33.2° | 44.2° | 3.14" | 0.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway town | Town | 3.7 mi | — |
| Sanford city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Moncure CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Mamers CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Barbecue CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
| Gulf CDP | CDP | 13.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3710593372. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.