Shooting Creek / Elf, NC

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Shooting Creek / Elf

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.0%

Households with Children

11.6%

School Enrollment K-12

124

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.6%
School Age (5-17): 6.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.0%
Working Age (35-54): 19.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 23.1%
Seniors (65+): 32.5%

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: 7.0%
High School / GED: 18.1%
Some College or Associate's: 38.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.0%

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: 10.4%
Single Parents: 1.2%
Couples & Adults: 42.8%
Living Alone: 45.6%

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: 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 2.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
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: 67.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 3.9%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 18.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%

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: 46.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 52.1%

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: 30.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 64.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

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: 96.4%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
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: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 0.2%
High School (9-12): 2.9%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 88.2%

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