Joyland / Hayes, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Joyland / Hayes

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Households with Children

38.7%

School Enrollment K-12

1,306

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.2%
School Age (5-17): 24.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 8.9%

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: 28.5%
High School / GED: 29.5%
Some College or Associate's: 25.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

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: 8.1%
Single Parents: 30.6%
Couples & Adults: 41.7%
Living Alone: 19.6%

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: 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 54.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 32.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
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: 45.9%
Puerto Rican: 4.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 5.1%
Central American: 36.9%
South American: 4.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%

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: 13.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.6%
Other White: 85.3%

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: 70.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 29.3%

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: 46.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 22.1%

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: 53.2%
Spanish: 46.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.9%
Middle School (5-8): 10.9%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 68.7%

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

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