Saxapahaw is a CDP located in Alamance County North Carolina. Saxapahaw has a 2024 population of 1,125. Saxapahaw is currently declining at a rate of -3.27% annually and its population has decreased by -16.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Saxapahaw is $70,722 with a poverty rate of 6.86%. The median age in Saxapahaw is 42.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saxapahaw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,298 | 86.48% |
| Native American | 145 | 9.66% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 617 | 2.43 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 334 | 3.12 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 220 | 1.41 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Female | 53 | 2.42 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 10 | 2.2 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 10.85% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 14.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 18.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 3.71% |
| High School Graduate | 376 | 34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 6.69% |
| Some College | 136 | 12.3% |
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 | 980 | 827 | 224 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 52 | 9 |
| Native American | 44 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,250 | $0 | $58,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,667 | $61,152 | $24,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,096 | $16,541 |
| Overall | $47,536 | $54,569 | $38,259 |
| Some College | $53,621 | $54,526 | $0 |
$47,536
Average Earnings
$54,569
Average Male
$38,259
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.63% of Saxapahaw residents speak only English, while 15.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,266 | 103 | 8.14% |
6.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saxapahaw is White, with 8.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saxapahaw is White, with 8.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.79% |
| High School | 5.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,767 | $80,083 |
| Households | $63,281 | $70,722 |
| Married Families | $71,023 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,500 | $53,830 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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
75
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 7.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
73.88%
Born in Saxapahaw
95.34%
Native Born
4.66%
Foreign Born
2.93%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
95.34% of Saxapahaw residents were born in the United States, with 73.88% having been born in North Carolina. 2.93% 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 | 1,125 | -38 | -3.27% |
| 2023 | 1,163 | -37 | -3.08% |
| 2022 | 1,200 | -14 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 1,214 | -126 | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 1,340 | -259 | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 1,599 | 244 | 18.01% |
| 2018 | 1,355 | -15 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 1,370 | 56 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 1,314 | -116 | -8.11% |
| 2015 | 1,430 | 101 | 7.6% |
| 2014 | 1,329 | -39 | -2.85% |
| 2013 | 1,368 | 123 | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 1,245 | 22 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 1,223 | -425 | -25.79% |
| 2010 | 1,648 | 0 | 0% |