Enfield is a town located in Halifax County North Carolina. Enfield has a 2024 population of 1,778. Enfield is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,857 in 2020.
The average household income in Enfield is $31,188 with a poverty rate of 31.26%. The median age in Enfield is 38.5 years: 34.9 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Enfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,674 | 85.1% |
| White | 241 | 12.25% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.92% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 796 | 2.4 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 426 | 1.07 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
| Female | 237 | 4.13 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 83 | 3.36 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Male | 50 | 3.94 | 0 | 100 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
37.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 19.2% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 2.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 2.98% |
| High School Graduate | 579 | 44.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 8.11% |
| Some College | 183 | 14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,090 | 777 | 29 |
| White | 193 | 165 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,426 | $13,851 | $36,518 |
| Overall | $24,010 | $0 | $29,318 |
| Some College | $32,633 | $29,167 | $32,974 |
$24,010
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$29,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.62% of Enfield residents speak only English, while 1.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,640 | 500 | 30.49% |
| White | 208 | 66 | 31.73% |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Native | 18 | 10 | 55.56% |
31.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.32%
Male Poverty Rate
28.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Enfield is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Enfield is Black, with 30.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.74% |
| High School | 44.01% |
| Some College | 13.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.86% |
| Male Employed | 29.8% |
| Female Employed | 13.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,375 | $43,683 |
| Households | $19,853 | $31,188 |
| Married Families | $53,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,799 | $19,124 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.5%
Male Marriage Rate
11.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 28 | 2.35% |
| White | 24 | 12.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.9%
Labor Force Participation
32.5%
Employment Rate
18.5%
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
89.43%
Born in Enfield
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Enfield residents were born in the United States, with 89.43% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,679 | -20 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 1,699 | -20 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 1,719 | -19 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 1,738 | -20 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 1,758 | -20 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 1,778 | -20 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 1,798 | -20 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,818 | -26 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 1,844 | -13 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,857 | -426 | -18.66% |
| 2019 | 2,283 | -35 | -1.51% |
| 2018 | 2,318 | -32 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 2,350 | -25 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 2,375 | -31 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 2,406 | -35 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 2,441 | -21 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 2,462 | -28 | -1.12% |
| 2012 | 2,490 | -22 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 2,512 | -26 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 2,538 | 0 | 0% |