Lackey Town / Moffitt Hill, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Lackey Town / Moffitt Hill

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Households with Children

19.1%

School Enrollment K-12

313

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 11.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 25.9%
Seniors (65+): 21.0%

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: 5.8%
High School / GED: 37.1%
Some College or Associate's: 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.6%

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: 13.4%
Single Parents: 5.7%
Couples & Adults: 45.3%
Living Alone: 35.7%

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: 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 7.8%
Cuban: 5.8%
Dominican: 53.3%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 9.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 24.0%

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: 36.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.6%

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: 61.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

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: 98.0%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
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: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 83.8%

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

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