Hemby Bridge is a town located in Union County North Carolina. Hemby Bridge has a 2024 population of 1,742. Hemby Bridge is currently growing at a rate of 1.81% annually and its population has increased by 7.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,616 in 2020.
The average household income in Hemby Bridge is $75,250 with a poverty rate of 19.95%. The median age in Hemby Bridge is 40.6 years: 42.1 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hemby Bridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,495 | 71.91% |
| Other race | 213 | 10.25% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 9.19% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 53 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 780 | 2.67 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 447 | 2.85 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 163 | 1.1 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Female | 140 | 3.75 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 30 | 3.37 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 9.9% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 237 | 16.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 4.09% |
| High School Graduate | 495 | 34.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 145 | 10.04% |
| Some College | 239 | 16.55% |
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 | 1,070 | 900 | 246 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 74 | 15 |
| Other Race | 139 | 94 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 39 | 15 |
| Black | 76 | 76 | 19 |
| Asian | 36 | 27 | 16 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,019 | $82,841 | $64,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,875 | $51,375 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $52,009 | $70,602 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,208 | $36,042 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,627 | $59,821 | $53,266 |
| Some College | $60,288 | $65,234 | $60,144 |
$54,627
Average Earnings
$59,821
Average Male
$53,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.89% of Hemby Bridge residents speak only English, while 18.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 339 | 218 | 64.31% |
| Other | 213 | 155 | 72.77% |
| White | 1,441 | 131 | 9.09% |
| Multiple | 182 | 124 | 68.13% |
19.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.57%
Male Poverty Rate
17.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hemby Bridge is Other, with 72.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hemby Bridge is White, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.28% |
| High School | 17.98% |
| Some College | 15.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.03% |
| Female Employed | 0.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,526 | $84,059 |
| Households | $71,953 | $75,250 |
| Married Families | $95,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,523 | $38,110 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 8.91% |
| Other Race | 64 | 46.04% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 5.46% |
| Black | 6 | 7.89% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
37.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
50.31%
Born in Hemby Bridge
90.96%
Native Born
9.04%
Foreign Born
6.73%
Non Citizen
2.31%
Naturalized
90.96% of Hemby Bridge residents were born in the United States, with 50.31% having been born in North Carolina. 6.73% 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 | 1,901 | 32 | 1.71% |
| 2028 | 1,869 | 32 | 1.74% |
| 2027 | 1,837 | 31 | 1.72% |
| 2026 | 1,806 | 32 | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 1,774 | 32 | 1.84% |
| 2024 | 1,742 | 31 | 1.81% |
| 2023 | 1,711 | 41 | 2.46% |
| 2022 | 1,670 | 24 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 1,646 | 30 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1,616 | -196 | -10.82% |
| 2019 | 1,812 | 28 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 1,784 | 30 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1,754 | 31 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 1,723 | 22 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 1,701 | 31 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 1,670 | 36 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 1,634 | 27 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 1,607 | 25 | 1.58% |
| 2011 | 1,582 | 22 | 1.41% |
| 2010 | 1,560 | 0 | 0% |