Wilson's Mills, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wilson's Mills

Neighborhood

Johnston, NC

West Smithfield / Whitley Heights

Creekside Hills / Valley Creek

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

Demographics of Wilson's Mills

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Households with Children

44.3%

School Enrollment K-12

499

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 12.2%
School Age (5-17): 25.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.6%
Seniors (65+): 6.3%

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: 9.6%
High School / GED: 38.1%
Some College or Associate's: 35.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

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: 32.7%
Single Parents: 11.6%
Couples & Adults: 23.5%
Living Alone: 32.2%

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: 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 43.0%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 17.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 57.2%
Puerto Rican: 0.8%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 41.0%
South American: 1.0%
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: 46.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 53.8%

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: 32.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 67.7%

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: 63.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.5%

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: 67.6%
Spanish: 32.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 12.6%
High School (9-12): 8.0%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 69.2%

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