Dobson, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Dobson

Union Cross / Fairview

Union Hill / Thurmond

Round Peak / Oak Grove

Black Water / Ash Hill

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

Demographics of Dobson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

Households with Children

32.7%

School Enrollment K-12

189

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.4%
Working Age (35-54): 27.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.6%

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: 20.6%
High School / GED: 21.7%
Some College or Associate's: 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.3%

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: 14.7%
Single Parents: 18.0%
Couples & Adults: 22.4%
Living Alone: 44.9%

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: 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
Asian: 3.9%
Black or African American: 11.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
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: 63.0%
Puerto Rican: 3.4%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.6%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 25.5%

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: 36.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.7%

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: 67.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 6.4%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 25.7%

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: 73.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.8%

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: 78.9%
Spanish: 15.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.5%
Arabic: 0.8%
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: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

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