Willits-Ochre Hill / Ruby City, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Willits-Ochre Hill / Ruby City

East Laport / Island Ford

Downtown Sylva Historic District / Fisher Creek

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

Demographics of Willits-Ochre Hill / Ruby City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.3%

Households with Children

19.0%

School Enrollment K-12

151

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): 8.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.4%
Seniors (65+): 25.1%

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: 10.7%
High School / GED: 24.2%
Some College or Associate's: 26.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.3%

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: 7.5%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 49.5%
Living Alone: 31.6%

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: 0.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 2.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6%
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: 41.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.5%

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: 59.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 40.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
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: 99.2%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 2.8%
High School (9-12): 1.0%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 88.0%

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