Center, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Center

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.2%

Households with Children

27.2%

School Enrollment K-12

321

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.9%
Working Age (35-54): 18.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 27.3%

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: 19.3%
High School / GED: 34.0%
Some College or Associate's: 33.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.2%

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: 17.6%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 30.1%
Living Alone: 42.6%

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: 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 2.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
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: 49.2%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 49.4%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%

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: 41.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 58.2%

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: 75.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.3%
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: 87.5%
Spanish: 12.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 80.0%

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

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