Dawson Crossroads, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Dawson Crossroads

Battleboro / Gold Rock

Braswells Crossroads / Edwards Fork

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

Demographics of Dawson Crossroads

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

4.0%

Households with Children

24.8%

School Enrollment K-12

303

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 18.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.7%
Working Age (35-54): 18.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

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: 27.9%
High School / GED: 50.9%
Some College or Associate's: 17.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 4.0%

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: 7.6%
Single Parents: 17.2%
Couples & Adults: 36.1%
Living Alone: 39.1%

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: 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 81.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
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: 21.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 78.5%
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: 8.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 91.1%

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: 79.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 20.4%

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: 90.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 7.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 98.6%
Spanish: 1.4%
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: 5.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 3.1%
Not Enrolled: 77.9%

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