Elroy, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Elroy

Neighborhood

Wayne, NC

Green Meadows / Irongate

Oak Forest / Adamsville

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

Demographics of Elroy

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

Households with Children

25.0%

School Enrollment K-12

341

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 23.1%

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: 15.9%
High School / GED: 32.5%
Some College or Associate's: 35.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.8%

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: 10.6%
Couples & Adults: 46.4%
Living Alone: 28.6%

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: 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 28.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 59.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 40.9%
South American: 0.0%
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: 37.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 7.8%
Other White: 55.0%

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: 25.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 74.5%

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: 57.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.1%

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: 76.2%
Spanish: 18.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.7%
Arabic: 2.9%
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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 76.8%

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