Barker Heights is a CDP located in Buncombe County North Carolina. Barker Heights has a 2024 population of 932. Barker Heights is currently declining at a rate of -2.41% annually and its population has decreased by -27.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,289 in 2020.
The average household income in Barker Heights is $42,743 with a poverty rate of 41.27%. The median age in Barker Heights is 45.6 years: 45.7 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barker Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 69.76% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 19.41% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 9.76% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 522 | 1.96 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Married | 223 | 2.46 | 18.8 | 81.2 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.02 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Female | 139 | 2.17 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 10 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
33.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 3.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 1.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.92% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 33.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 25.31% |
| Some College | 193 | 26.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 225 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 285 | 128 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| Black | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $17,759 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,230 | $16,616 | $0 |
| Overall | $16,474 | $16,687 | $14,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$16,474
Average Earnings
$16,687
Average Male
$14,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.65% of Barker Heights residents speak only English, while 38.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 382 | 259 | 67.8% |
| White | 456 | 99 | 21.71% |
| Multiple | 199 | 65 | 32.66% |
41.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.19%
Male Poverty Rate
40.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barker Heights is Hispanic, with 67.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barker Heights is White, with 21.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 72.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73.25% |
| Some College | 45.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
| High School | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 38.68% |
| Female Employed | 32.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,662 | $37,959 |
| Households | $28,929 | $42,743 |
| Married Families | $26,669 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,008 | $46,291 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 19 | 19% |
| White | 14 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.59%
Born in Barker Heights
71.12%
Native Born
28.88%
Foreign Born
11.41%
Non Citizen
17.46%
Naturalized
71.12% of Barker Heights residents were born in the United States, with 52.59% having been born in North Carolina. 11.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 932 | -23 | -2.41% |
| 2023 | 955 | -23 | -2.35% |
| 2022 | 978 | -278 | -22.13% |
| 2021 | 1,256 | -33 | -2.56% |
| 2020 | 1,289 | -65 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 1,354 | -27 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 1,381 | -228 | -14.17% |
| 2017 | 1,609 | 114 | 7.63% |
| 2016 | 1,495 | -35 | -2.29% |
| 2015 | 1,530 | -122 | -7.38% |
| 2014 | 1,652 | 28 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 1,624 | -46 | -2.75% |
| 2012 | 1,670 | 59 | 3.66% |
| 2011 | 1,611 | 357 | 28.47% |
| 2010 | 1,254 | 0 | 0% |