Mills River, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mills River

Neighborhood

Henderson, NC

Oak Hill Court / Boylston

Holly Springs / Drysdale Hills

Hillgirt / Grimesdale

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

Demographics of Mills River

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.8%

Households with Children

31.1%

School Enrollment K-12

749

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 12.3%
Working Age (35-54): 29.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.5%
Seniors (65+): 24.3%

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: 5.6%
High School / GED: 21.9%
Some College or Associate's: 28.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.7%

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: 23.8%
Single Parents: 7.3%
Couples & Adults: 44.9%
Living Alone: 24.0%

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: 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
Asian: 4.5%
Black or African American: 1.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
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: 59.6%
Puerto Rican: 2.0%
Cuban: 2.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.3%
South American: 27.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%

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: 45.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 53.3%

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: 45.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 46.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

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: 91.2%
Spanish: 6.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.5%
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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.7%
High School (9-12): 7.1%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

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