Wehutty / Postell, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wehutty / Postell

Neighborhood

Cherokee, NC

Vests / Hiwassee Village

Demographics of Wehutty / Postell

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.7%

Households with Children

16.7%

School Enrollment K-12

244

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 4.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.1%
Seniors (65+): 30.1%

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: 5.7%
High School / GED: 22.8%
Some College or Associate's: 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

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: 14.4%
Single Parents: 2.4%
Couples & Adults: 42.5%
Living Alone: 40.8%

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: 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.2%
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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 50.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 49.8%

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: 14.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 83.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 97.1%
Spanish: 2.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 2.7%
Middle School (5-8): 2.3%
High School (9-12): 11.0%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

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