Haw River is a town located in Alamance County North Carolina. Haw River has a 2024 population of 2,379. Haw River is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 5.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,253 in 2020.
The average household income in Haw River is $70,923 with a poverty rate of 17.05%. The median age in Haw River is 35.2 years: 30.3 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Haw River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,017 | 78.15% |
| Black or African American | 214 | 8.29% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 6.55% |
| Other race | 146 | 5.66% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 985 | 2.62 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 538 | 3.24 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.16 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 130 | 3.39 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Male | 31 | 1.9 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 2.79% |
| Associates Degree | 301 | 17.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 223 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 8.25% |
| High School Graduate | 592 | 35.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 4.39% |
| Some College | 308 | 18.29% |
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 | 1,336 | 1,267 | 312 |
| Hispanic | 188 | 142 | 4 |
| Black | 84 | 78 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 76 | 7 |
| Other Race | 73 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $38,929 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,300 | $0 | $50,192 |
| High School Graduate | $39,457 | $42,734 | $34,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,156 | $55,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,281 | $45,962 | $37,500 |
| Some College | $43,994 | $59,861 | $34,236 |
$43,281
Average Earnings
$45,962
Average Male
$37,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.53% of Haw River residents speak only English, while 17.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,781 | 285 | 16% |
| Black | 214 | 96 | 44.86% |
| Multiple | 169 | 51 | 30.18% |
| Asian | 35 | 8 | 22.86% |
17.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
25.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Haw River is Black, with 44.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Haw River is White, with 16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.05% |
| High School | 8.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.16% |
| Male Employed | 6.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,625 | $86,720 |
| Households | $67,366 | $70,923 |
| Married Families | $80,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,833 | $31,588 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
137
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 7.85% |
| Black | 4 | 2.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
74.47%
Born in Haw River
91.51%
Native Born
8.49%
Foreign Born
6.74%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
91.51% of Haw River residents were born in the United States, with 74.47% having been born in North Carolina. 6.74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,537 | 31 | 1.24% |
| 2028 | 2,506 | 32 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 2,474 | 32 | 1.31% |
| 2026 | 2,442 | 31 | 1.29% |
| 2025 | 2,411 | 32 | 1.35% |
| 2024 | 2,379 | 31 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 2,348 | 46 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2,302 | 35 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 2,267 | 14 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 2,253 | -264 | -10.49% |
| 2019 | 2,517 | 32 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 2,485 | 40 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 2,445 | 31 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 2,414 | 47 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 2,367 | 24 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 2,343 | 15 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,328 | 12 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 2,316 | 10 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 2,306 | 17 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 2,289 | 0 | 0% |