New Castle / Gilreath, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of New Castle / Gilreath

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.8%

Households with Children

25.0%

School Enrollment K-12

210

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.6%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 26.4%

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: 16.3%
High School / GED: 31.9%
Some College or Associate's: 25.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.9%

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: 19.3%
Single Parents: 5.7%
Couples & Adults: 57.0%
Living Alone: 17.9%

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: 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 5.0%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.2%
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: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 35.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 64.1%
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: 47.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.9%

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: 69.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

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: 82.4%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 12.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.1%
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: 1.2%
Elementary (1-4): 2.4%
Middle School (5-8): 2.8%
High School (9-12): 2.5%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 89.8%

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

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