Garland, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Garland

Hickory Grove Crossroads / Rowan

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

Demographics of Garland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.8%

Households with Children

31.9%

School Enrollment K-12

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): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 32.4%
Working Age (35-54): 26.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.1%
Seniors (65+): 13.3%

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: 12.2%
High School / GED: 44.8%
Some College or Associate's: 35.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.8%

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: 16.2%
Single Parents: 15.7%
Couples & Adults: 22.6%
Living Alone: 45.5%

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: 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 40.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 39.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
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: 84.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 11.6%
South American: 2.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%

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: 42.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.6%

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: 92.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 7.6%

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: 75.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 13.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

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: 65.7%
Spanish: 34.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
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: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 0.4%
High School (9-12): 7.8%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 81.0%

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