Northchase is a CDP located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Northchase has a 2024 population of 5,842. Northchase is currently growing at a rate of 2.62% annually and its population has increased by 17.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,987 in 2020.
The average household income in Northchase is $64,671 with a poverty rate of 21.11%. The median age in Northchase is 28.9 years: 21.9 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northchase was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,847 | 65.44% |
| Black or African American | 1,740 | 29.6% |
| Other race | 141 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 84 | 1.43% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,221 | 2.6 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 930 | 3.97 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 890 | 1.23 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Female | 331 | 2.44 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 70 | 2.43 | 0 | 100 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 2.29% |
| Associates Degree | 383 | 12.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 983 | 31.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 6.95% |
| High School Graduate | 707 | 22.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 728 | 23.12% |
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 | 2,242 | 2,165 | 883 |
| Black | 687 | 640 | 225 |
| Other Race | 106 | 106 | 30 |
| Asian | 84 | 79 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 13 |
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 asian people with a rate of 60.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,223 | $0 | $41,027 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,407 | $98,750 | $53,898 |
| High School Graduate | $30,500 | $45,885 | $20,052 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,479 | $46,719 | $41,235 |
| Some College | $44,527 | $53,516 | $42,956 |
$41,479
Average Earnings
$46,719
Average Male
$41,235
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.21% of Northchase residents speak only English, while 4.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,733 | 624 | 16.72% |
| Black | 1,740 | 573 | 32.93% |
| Multiple | 67 | 14 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 84 | 6 | 7.14% |
21.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.69%
Male Poverty Rate
16.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northchase is Black, with 32.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northchase is Asian, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.42% |
| Some College | 1.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.17% |
| Female Employed | 5.02% |
| Male Employed | 3.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,384 | $83,386 |
| Households | $56,659 | $64,671 |
| Married Families | $67,037 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $32,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
143
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 4.28% |
| Other Race | 24 | 17.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
20%
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
41.1%
Born in Northchase
87.46%
Native Born
12.54%
Foreign Born
8.13%
Non Citizen
4.41%
Naturalized
87.46% of Northchase residents were born in the United States, with 41.1% having been born in North Carolina. 8.13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,842 | 149 | 2.62% |
| 2023 | 5,693 | 150 | 2.71% |
| 2022 | 5,543 | -21 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 5,564 | 577 | 11.57% |
| 2020 | 4,987 | 1,373 | 37.99% |
| 2019 | 3,614 | -64 | -1.74% |
| 2018 | 3,678 | 178 | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 3,500 | 39 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 3,461 | 75 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 3,386 | 58 | 1.74% |
| 2014 | 3,328 | 337 | 11.27% |
| 2013 | 2,991 | -369 | -10.98% |
| 2012 | 3,360 | 215 | 6.84% |
| 2011 | 3,145 | -602 | -16.07% |
| 2010 | 3,747 | 0 | 0% |