Porter Junction / Hackney, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Porter Junction / Hackney

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.0%

Households with Children

27.8%

School Enrollment K-12

192

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.4%
Working Age (35-54): 27.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.8%
High School / GED: 35.8%
Some College or Associate's: 36.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.7%
Single Parents: 15.1%
Couples & Adults: 45.4%
Living Alone: 26.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 28.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 36.8%
Puerto Rican: 35.7%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 27.5%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 93.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 6.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.9%
Spanish: 6.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 1.6%
High School (9-12): 8.8%
College / Graduate: 10.1%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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