Chemway / Firestone, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Chemway / Firestone

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.1%

Households with Children

32.5%

School Enrollment K-12

577

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 21.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.2%
Working Age (35-54): 31.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.7%
Seniors (65+): 11.7%

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: 19.0%
High School / GED: 32.0%
Some College or Associate's: 35.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.1%

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: 12.1%
Single Parents: 20.4%
Couples & Adults: 34.1%
Living Alone: 33.5%

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: 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 23.2%
Asian: 4.9%
Black or African American: 51.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
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: 51.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 23.1%
Central American: 14.3%
South American: 8.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%

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: 30.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 4.3%
Other White: 64.8%

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: 63.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.8%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 35.2%

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: 53.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.4%

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: 72.1%
Spanish: 21.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.5%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 0.7%

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: 4.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 7.4%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 75.5%

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

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