Austin / Doughton, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Austin / Doughton

Blevins Crossroads / Glade Valley

Pleasant Ridge / Benham

Union Hill / Thurmond

Demographics of Austin / Doughton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

8.6%

Households with Children

28.4%

School Enrollment K-12

400

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.4%
School Age (5-17): 13.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.9%
Working Age (35-54): 18.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 21.8%

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: 25.1%
High School / GED: 37.5%
Some College or Associate's: 28.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.7%

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: 14.1%
Single Parents: 14.3%
Couples & Adults: 39.1%
Living Alone: 32.5%

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: 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.2%

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: 87.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

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: 97.0%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 2.2%
College / Graduate: 1.9%
Not Enrolled: 83.8%

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