Sioux / Higgins, NC

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

Yancey, NC

Lincoln Park / Green Mountain

Flag Pond / Bumpus Cove

Riverside / Price Creek

Demographics of Sioux / Higgins

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Households with Children

24.9%

School Enrollment K-12

344

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 12.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.5%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.3%
Seniors (65+): 24.5%

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: 7.1%
High School / GED: 39.2%
Some College or Associate's: 34.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.4%

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: 19.5%
Single Parents: 5.4%
Couples & Adults: 46.6%
Living Alone: 28.4%

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: 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 1.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.6%
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: 35.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.8%

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: 62.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
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: 94.5%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
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: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 1.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 86.5%

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