Thermal Valley, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Thermal Valley

Neighborhood

Rutherford, NC

Fernwood / Forest Hills

Bakersville / Sparks Crossing

Gilkey / Thermal City

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

Demographics of Thermal Valley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Households with Children

31.3%

School Enrollment K-12

342

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.5%
Working Age (35-54): 16.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

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: 14.4%
High School / GED: 34.0%
Some College or Associate's: 35.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%

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: 16.6%
Single Parents: 14.7%
Couples & Adults: 27.5%
Living Alone: 41.2%

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: 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 3.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.5%
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: 30.4%
Puerto Rican: 4.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 64.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%

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: 49.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 50.1%

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: 68.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.2%

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: 90.9%
Spanish: 7.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
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: 3.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 2.0%
College / Graduate: 4.9%
Not Enrolled: 80.2%

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