Hodges Gap / Hound Ears, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Hodges Gap / Hound Ears

Hemlock Ridge / Echo Park

New River Heights / Horn in the West

Perkinsville / Grandview Heights

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

Demographics of Hodges Gap / Hound Ears

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

67.9%

Households with Children

12.5%

School Enrollment K-12

113

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.0%
School Age (5-17): 9.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 45.0%
Working Age (35-54): 13.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.3%

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: 0.0%
High School / GED: 6.2%
Some College or Associate's: 25.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 68.0%

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: 11.2%
Single Parents: 1.2%
Couples & Adults: 32.7%
Living Alone: 54.8%

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: 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
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: 15.3%
Puerto Rican: 4.2%
Cuban: 7.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 69.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%

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: 67.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 32.9%

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: 55.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.8%

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: 91.5%
Spanish: 6.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
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: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 2.0%
Middle School (5-8): 1.6%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 29.4%
Not Enrolled: 60.5%

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