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 $58,229 with a poverty rate of 22.52%. The median age in Northchase is 27.3 years: 21.8 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northchase was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,816 | 68.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,504 | 27.13% |
| Other race | 150 | 2.71% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,109 | 2.57 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 1,010 | 1.35 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Married | 819 | 4.02 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 185 | 2.57 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 95 | 3.04 | 0 | 100 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
42.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 4.19% |
| Associates Degree | 398 | 13.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 824 | 28.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 690 | 23.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 596 | 20.65% |
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 | 2,153 | 2,034 | 774 |
| Black | 602 | 548 | 210 |
| Other Race | 96 | 96 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 6 |
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 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,875 | $0 | $38,045 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,402 | $0 | $51,280 |
| High School Graduate | $33,153 | $34,695 | $28,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,015 | $37,841 | $38,029 |
| Some College | $38,398 | $53,667 | $37,680 |
$38,015
Average Earnings
$37,841
Average Male
$38,029
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.31% of Northchase residents speak only English, while 2.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,588 | 644 | 17.95% |
| Black | 1,494 | 510 | 34.14% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 29 | 29.9% |
| Multiple | 61 | 12 | 19.67% |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 50% |
22.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.96%
Male Poverty Rate
14.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northchase is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northchase is White, with 17.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.01% |
| Some College | 11.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.63% |
| Male Employed | 15.63% |
| Female Employed | 4.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,436 | $81,815 |
| Households | $52,122 | $58,229 |
| Married Families | $64,121 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $28,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
232
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 7.53% |
| Other Race | 28 | 18.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
18.5%
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
37.13%
Born in Northchase
89.32%
Native Born
10.68%
Foreign Born
7.47%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
89.32% of Northchase residents were born in the United States, with 37.13% having been born in North Carolina. 7.47% 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% |