River Haven / Heathwood, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of River Haven / Heathwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.6%

Households with Children

28.7%

School Enrollment K-12

595

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.6%
Working Age (35-54): 29.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 21.5%

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: 30.6%
Some College or Associate's: 37.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

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: 19.9%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 38.9%
Living Alone: 32.4%

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: 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 23.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
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: 33.7%
Puerto Rican: 5.0%
Cuban: 38.7%
Dominican: 1.8%
Central American: 12.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%

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: 26.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.2%

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: 35.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.5%
Caribbean: 1.1%
Other Black: 63.1%

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: 71.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

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: 93.5%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.2%
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: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

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

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