Population 7,455 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Haw River
Household size in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Haw River holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.71 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Haw River is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Haw River than nationally: 14.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Haw River
Renters in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Haw River is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Haw River is close to the national rate: 10.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Haw River is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of North Carolina. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $706 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $728 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $761 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $917 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$210 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Haw River costs $917 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $210 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Haw River
Bachelor's degrees in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Haw River: 21.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.7% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Haw River never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Haw River
| Period | Haw River | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Haw River runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Haw River compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haw River | 2.78 | 37.0 | 14.2% | 23.3% | 10.4% | 1989 | $917 | 21.8% | 80.3% | 3.9% |
| Swepsonville | 2.52 | 46.6 | 5.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 1992 | $949 | 31.8% | 91.3% | 3.2% |
| Graham | 2.36 | 40.5 | 11.3% | 34.9% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,065 | 26.1% | 89.1% | 6.2% |
| Mebane | 2.52 | 40.8 | 9.5% | 31.3% | 8.6% | 1998 | $1,248 | 35.9% | 90.7% | 3.6% |
| Green Level | 2.91 | 33.0 | 21.2% | 33.7% | 9.0% | 1983 | $947 | 17.6% | 79.8% | 4.8% |
| Burlington | 2.50 | 39.5 | 14.7% | 41.5% | 9.1% | 1979 | $1,096 | 26.9% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| Bellemont | 2.85 | 37.3 | 5.5% | 14.6% | 8.0% | 1999 | $1,077 | 25.5% | 95.0% | 7.1% |
| Orange Grove | 2.65 | 48.2 | 4.5% | 10.8% | 22.1% | 1991 | $1,389 | 42.7% | 89.0% | 2.2% |
| Efland | 3.00 | 37.8 | 21.9% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 1986 | $1,081 | 38.3% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| Alamance | 2.83 | 40.1 | 3.2% | 17.4% | 3.9% | 1985 | $1,114 | 31.1% | 92.8% | 0.1% |
| Glen Raven | 2.64 | 31.4 | 15.1% | 38.2% | 11.2% | 1982 | $929 | 21.4% | 83.3% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Haw River. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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