Lake Santeetlah / Jenkins Meadow, NC

Neighborhood

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Twenty Mile / Balsam Mountain

Maple Springs / Needmore

Tallassee / Calderwood

Demographics of Lake Santeetlah / Jenkins Meadow

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Households with Children

24.5%

School Enrollment K-12

213

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.2%
Working Age (35-54): 24.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 31.3%

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: 15.5%
High School / GED: 38.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.0%

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: 22.0%
Single Parents: 2.5%
Couples & Adults: 35.2%
Living Alone: 40.4%

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: 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.5%

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: 64.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

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: 96.3%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 3.2%

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: 0.6%
Elementary (1-4): 6.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 82.0%

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