Millers Creek / Purlear, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Millers Creek / Purlear

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

10.0%

Households with Children

32.6%

School Enrollment K-12

518

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.5%
Working Age (35-54): 23.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 21.5%

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: 18.2%
High School / GED: 40.3%
Some College or Associate's: 31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.0%

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: 23.7%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 40.4%
Living Alone: 27.0%

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: 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.9%
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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 33.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.6%

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: 85.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.3%

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: 92.4%
Spanish: 5.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.6%
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: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 10.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.8%
High School (9-12): 3.0%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 76.1%

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

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