Sandy Ridge, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sandy Ridge

Neighborhood

Guilford, NC

Frazier Downs / Alderbrook

Angus Ridge / Angus Woods

Yorktown / Union Cross

Serenity Pointe / Horneytown

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

Demographics of Sandy Ridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

45.8%

Households with Children

26.2%

School Enrollment K-12

436

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.7%
School Age (5-17): 11.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.6%
Working Age (35-54): 13.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 31.1%

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: 4.8%
High School / GED: 24.1%
Some College or Associate's: 25.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.7%

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: 23.6%
Single Parents: 2.6%
Couples & Adults: 41.1%
Living Alone: 32.7%

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: 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
Asian: 11.7%
Black or African American: 18.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 10.1%
South Asian: 46.6%
Southeast Asian: 22.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 21.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 67.1%
Puerto Rican: 24.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 8.6%
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: 44.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 54.2%

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: 50.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 50.0%

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: 50.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.2%

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: 80.0%
Spanish: 8.8%
European & Indo-European: 5.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.3%
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: 6.7%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 1.7%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 79.5%

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