Backwoods Farm, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Backwoods Farm

Beechwood Shores / Maple

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

Demographics of Backwoods Farm

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.3%

Households with Children

39.2%

School Enrollment K-12

842

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 18.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 27.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.6%
Seniors (65+): 10.0%

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: 3.3%
High School / GED: 32.0%
Some College or Associate's: 35.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.2%

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: 31.1%
Single Parents: 8.1%
Couples & Adults: 46.8%
Living Alone: 14.0%

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: 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 9.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.6%
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: 28.8%
Puerto Rican: 17.2%
Cuban: 5.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 42.4%
South American: 5.9%
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: 47.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.6%

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: 96.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 3.3%
Other Black: 0.0%

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: 9.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 86.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

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: 97.0%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 5.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 5.9%
Not Enrolled: 73.2%

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