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Ashley Heights

North Carolina · 282 residents · 2.236 sq mi
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Ashley Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,375. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,500. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−17%since 2000
from 341 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−54%since 2009
from 276 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+63%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2463484495506522000201020202024Ashley Heights
2024282
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345%(14)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.4%(52)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.2%(43)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427%(76)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.3%(77)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,033
+76%since 2000
from $16,467 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+69%since 2010
from 0.288 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−33%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ashley Heights on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(195)
Black22.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(153)
Black19.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.9%(73)
Diversity Score
75
+179%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American15.2%(43)
English7.1%(20)
German2.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+139%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.0%
+34.1 ptssince 2012
from 2.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.8%(42)
Married43.2%(57)
Widowed7.6%(10)
Divorced17.4%(23)
Women 15+
Never married43.9%(61)
Married36%(50)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20.1%(28)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashley Heights, North Carolina?

Ashley Heights, North Carolina has about 282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashley Heights, North Carolina?

The typical household in Ashley Heights, North Carolina earns about $60,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashley Heights, North Carolina expensive?

In Ashley Heights, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,500.

How educated are people in Ashley Heights, North Carolina?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ashley Heights, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashley Heights, North Carolina?

About 20.2% of people in Ashley Heights, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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