Slatewood / Idlewild, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Slatewood / Idlewild

Neighborhood

Mecklenburg, NC

Thompson Child & Family Focus

Woodberry Forest / Parkview East

Idlewild Farms / Easthaven

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

Demographics of Slatewood / Idlewild

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.7%

Households with Children

38.4%

School Enrollment K-12

789

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.3%
School Age (5-17): 18.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.7%
Working Age (35-54): 30.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.9%
Seniors (65+): 10.0%

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: 28.8%
High School / GED: 28.7%
Some College or Associate's: 27.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.8%

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: 18.3%
Single Parents: 20.1%
Couples & Adults: 28.3%
Living Alone: 33.4%

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: 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 52.6%
Asian: 9.1%
Black or African American: 24.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.9%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 0.0%
South Asian: 19.8%
Southeast Asian: 78.1%
Central Asian: 2.2%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 50.0%
Puerto Rican: 1.8%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 4.9%
Central American: 40.5%
South American: 1.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%

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: 27.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 71.5%

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: 66.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.1%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 28.4%

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: 27.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 27.1%

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: 45.2%
Spanish: 44.7%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.3%

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: 5.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 7.2%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 1.6%
Not Enrolled: 77.5%

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