High Shoals is a city located in Gaston County North Carolina. High Shoals has a 2024 population of 620. High Shoals is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 595 in 2020.
The average household income in High Shoals is $56,942 with a poverty rate of 23.41%. The median age in High Shoals is 30.5 years: 16.3 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of High Shoals was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 570 | 84.44% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 21 | 3.11% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 3.11% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 244 | 2.77 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 114 | 3.61 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 74 | 2.39 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 46 | 0 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Male | 10 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 3.57% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 4.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 7.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 2.47% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 51.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 99 | 27.2% |
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 | 317 | 295 | 27 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 10 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 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 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,083 | $0 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,250 | $70,000 | $19,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,396 | $68,125 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $52,083 | $60,833 | $44,375 |
$47,396
Average Earnings
$68,125
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.12% of High Shoals residents speak only English, while 2.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 570 | 91 | 15.96% |
| Black | 53 | 49 | 92.45% |
| Multiple | 21 | 18 | 85.71% |
23.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.47%
Male Poverty Rate
25.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in High Shoals is Black, with 92.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in High Shoals is White, with 15.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.55% |
| High School | 21.28% |
| Some College | 11.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 11.2% |
| Female Employed | 7.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,152 | $61,156 |
| Households | $47,857 | $56,942 |
| Married Families | $84,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,000 | $28,191 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 5.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
80.3%
Born in High Shoals
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of High Shoals residents were born in the United States, with 80.3% 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 | 652 | 7 | 1.09% |
| 2028 | 645 | 6 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 639 | 6 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 633 | 7 | 1.12% |
| 2025 | 626 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 620 | 6 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 614 | 8 | 1.32% |
| 2022 | 606 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 602 | 7 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 595 | -154 | -20.56% |
| 2019 | 749 | 8 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 741 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 734 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 728 | 13 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 715 | 6 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 709 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 709 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 707 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 707 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 704 | 0 | 0% |