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Ashley Heights

North Carolina · 282 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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With 282 people, Ashley Heights is a city in North Carolina. At a median age of 58.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 88% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $94,500. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

282
−17%since 2000
from 341 in 2000
2000 – 2024
126 / sq mi
−54%since 2009
from 276 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
58.4
+63%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.24 sq mi
Population, 20002024
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

$60,375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
20.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$94,500
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
88.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
11.8% rent
11.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.37 people
−45%since 2010
from 4.28 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
31.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.6
−33%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+139%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
92.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
36.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
49.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
15.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
37.0%
+34.1 ptssince 2012
from 2.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
22.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2013
from 6.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
72.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
79.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
81.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

22.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2013
from 6.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
42.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
24.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
9.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
61.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.2%(11)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41%(16)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 39 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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