Iredell County, NC

County

Demographics of Iredell

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.1%

Households with Children

32.1%

School Enrollment K-12

21,403

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.2%
Working Age (35-54): 26.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.0%
Seniors (65+): 16.8%

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: 8.4%
High School / GED: 27.1%
Some College or Associate's: 30.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.1%

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: 22.5%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 38.8%
Living Alone: 29.1%

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: 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
Asian: 2.4%
Black or African American: 11.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 48.1%
Puerto Rican: 10.0%
Cuban: 4.3%
Dominican: 2.5%
Central American: 13.5%
South American: 16.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%

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: 44.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 55.1%

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: 60.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.8%
Caribbean: 1.6%
Other Black: 36.0%

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: 49.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 42.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.8%

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: 89.8%
Spanish: 6.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.1%

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: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

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

Cities in Iredell County

Lake Norman of Iredell

Neighborhoods in Iredell County

Norwood Walk / Ostwalt

Shepherds / Shinnville

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