Statistic High Shoals North Carolina National
Population 841 10,488,084 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 323 218 91
Median age 37.5 38.3 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.8:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 52% 57% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 55% 43% 43%
Speak English 98% 89% 79%
Speak Spanish 0% 7% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in High Shoals is 48% higher than North Carolina
  • The median age in High Shoals is 2% lower than North Carolina
  • In High Shoals 92.87% of the population is White
  • In High Shoals 4.28% of the population is Black
  • In High Shoals 1.90% of the population is Asian

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      High Shoals racial demographics

      Race High Shoals North Carolina National
      White 92.87% 69.24% 73.35%
      Black 4.28% 21.50% 12.63%
      Asian 1.90% 2.56% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 1.18% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.07% 0.18%
      Mixed race 0.95% 2.45% 3.06%
      Other race 0.00% 3.01% 4.75%
      In High Shoals, 0.0% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The High Shoals, NC demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).