Heritage Wake Forest / Preserve at Jones Dairy South, NC

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Demographics of Heritage Wake Forest / Preserve at Jones Dairy South

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

69.1%

Households with Children

47.7%

School Enrollment K-12

1,340

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 24.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 12.6%
Working Age (35-54): 31.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 14.1%

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: 2.7%
High School / GED: 10.8%
Some College or Associate's: 17.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 69.2%

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: 42.8%
Single Parents: 4.8%
Couples & Adults: 36.9%
Living Alone: 15.5%

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: 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 21.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
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: 37.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 18.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 44.1%
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: 58.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.4%
Other White: 40.4%

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: 68.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 6.3%
Other Black: 25.3%

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: 42.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.7%

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: 81.7%
Spanish: 10.6%
European & Indo-European: 5.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 0.5%

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: 3.9%
Elementary (1-4): 7.6%
Middle School (5-8): 9.6%
High School (9-12): 7.7%
College / Graduate: 4.2%
Not Enrolled: 67.0%

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

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