White Oak Heights, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of White Oak Heights

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.0%

Households with Children

32.1%

School Enrollment K-12

742

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.5%
Working Age (35-54): 31.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.2%
Seniors (65+): 6.1%

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: 9.7%
High School / GED: 36.2%
Some College or Associate's: 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%

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: 14.0%
Single Parents: 18.1%
Couples & Adults: 27.9%
Living Alone: 40.0%

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: 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
Asian: 3.9%
Black or African American: 69.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 58.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 41.8%

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: 51.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.9%
Caribbean: 3.0%
Other Black: 44.8%

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: 73.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.8%

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: 74.3%
Spanish: 4.7%
European & Indo-European: 11.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 9.4%

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: 3.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 7.1%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 8.3%
Not Enrolled: 70.5%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in White Oak Heights

The Orchard / McKenzie Place

Brightwood / Summit Hills

Spicewood / Broadview

Rankin / O Henry Oaks

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