Margate / Cardinal Park, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Margate / Cardinal Park

Neighborhood

Wake, NC

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Pemberley / Reynold's Mill

Edgeford Park / Heather Grove

Heritage Wake Forest / Preserve at Jones Dairy South

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

Demographics of Margate / Cardinal Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.0%

Households with Children

38.8%

School Enrollment K-12

731

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.1%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.2%
Working Age (35-54): 28.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.1%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

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: 8.6%
High School / GED: 16.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.0%

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: 24.4%
Single Parents: 14.3%
Couples & Adults: 35.6%
Living Alone: 25.7%

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: 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 24.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.7%
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: 16.3%
Puerto Rican: 44.4%
Cuban: 4.2%
Dominican: 3.6%
Central American: 1.3%
South American: 3.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 26.8%

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: 25.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 73.6%

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: 60.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.7%
Other Black: 39.3%

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: 48.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

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: 87.5%
Spanish: 9.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 4.3%
Elementary (1-4): 6.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 74.7%

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