Hightsville is a CDP located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Hightsville has a 2024 population of 752. Hightsville is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually but its population has decreased by -8.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 823 in 2020.
The average household income in Hightsville is $25,565 with a poverty rate of 35.83%. The median age in Hightsville is 41.2 years: 41.1 years for males, and 65.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hightsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 428 | 60.54% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 25.18% |
| Native American | 51 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 29 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 176 | 1.44 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 129 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 35 | 2.86 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 12 | 2.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.89
Average Family Size
1.44
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 11.96% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 12.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 1.99% |
| High School Graduate | 216 | 35.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 6.81% |
| Some College | 184 | 30.56% |
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 | 328 | 287 | 87 |
| Black | 178 | 131 | 2 |
| Native American | 51 | 26 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,409 | $11,409 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $15,859 | $15,859 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,050 | $14,050 | $0 |
| Overall | $11,896 | $11,896 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$11,896
Average Earnings
$11,896
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.95% of Hightsville residents speak only English, while 6.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 91 | 35.83% |
35.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.07%
Male Poverty Rate
46.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hightsville is White, with 35.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hightsville is White, with 35.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 61.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 68.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 61.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | $16,289 | $25,565 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,371 | $14,554 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
11.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
10.8%
Male Marriage Rate
16.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32 | 65.31% |
| Other Race | 24 | 82.76% |
| White | 20 | 5.01% |
| Black | 10 | 5.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
18.6%
Labor Force Participation
18.6%
Employment Rate
0%
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
69.45%
Born in Hightsville
91.94%
Native Born
8.06%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
8.06%
Naturalized
91.94% of Hightsville residents were born in the United States, with 69.45% 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 Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 752 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 751 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 750 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 747 | -76 | -9.23% |
| 2020 | 823 | -154 | -15.76% |
| 2019 | 977 | 200 | 25.74% |
| 2018 | 777 | -47 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 824 | -65 | -7.31% |
| 2016 | 889 | 61 | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 828 | 128 | 18.29% |
| 2014 | 700 | -130 | -15.66% |
| 2013 | 830 | 41 | 5.2% |
| 2012 | 789 | 72 | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 717 | -22 | -2.98% |
| 2010 | 739 | 0 | 0% |