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Ashley Heights

North Carolina · 301 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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Ashley Heights is home to 301 people in North Carolina. The median age is 52.6, about 14 years above the US median. The poverty rate is 41.7%, above the 12.8% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Households here earn about 46% less than in North Carolina as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

301
−12%since 2000
from 341 in 2000
2000 – 2024
52.6
+47%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
2.24 sq mi
Population, 20002024
2463484495506522000201020202024Ashley Heights
2024282
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(14)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.3%(31)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346%(18)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 445.6%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.6%(47)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422.3%(67)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.3%(52)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(16)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,481
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$15,659
−5%since 2000
from $16,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
41.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$606
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
2.94 people
−31%since 2010
from 4.28 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(195)
Black22.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(161)
Black15.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino8%(24)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other30.7%(92)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(13)
Ancestry
German11%(36)
American5.5%(18)
Polish3.4%(11)
Dutch2.1%(7)
English1.2%(4)
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

75.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
43.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
59.2%
US average: 73.3%
30.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
53.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
18.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2013
from 6.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
70.3%
US average: 91.9%
86.6%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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

18.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2013
from 6.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
14.7%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
18.4%
US average: 13.7%
25.2%
US average: 17.6%
31.3%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
7.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
42.3%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
54.9%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)15.4%(8)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era75%(39)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 52 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 301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashley Heights, North Carolina earns about $30,481 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 typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Ashley Heights, North Carolina?

About 12.7% 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 41.7% 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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