Poplar Springs, NC

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Poplar Springs

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.0%

Households with Children

25.0%

School Enrollment K-12

160

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.6%
School Age (5-17): 16.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 24.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.1%
Seniors (65+): 28.3%

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: 7.9%
High School / GED: 21.5%
Some College or Associate's: 35.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.9%

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: 11.7%
Single Parents: 13.3%
Couples & Adults: 40.4%
Living Alone: 34.6%

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: 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
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: 48.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 51.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 55.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 44.5%

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: 74.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

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: 89.8%
Spanish: 5.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 4.0%

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: 0.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 78.2%

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