Hightsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
707
Population
484/sq mi density
$16,289
Median Income
$38,781 per capita
64°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$16,289 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
707
Census 2023
Population Density
484
per square mile
Land Area
1.6
square miles (4.2 km²)
Median Age
41.2 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
89.1%
Male
10.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 25.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
60.5%
Black
25.2%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94%
Spanish
10.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.1%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
27.2%
109% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
100.0%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.0%
100% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.485
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 707 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 484 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 25.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.1% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 27.2% |
| Health Insurance | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 0.0% |
| Broadband Access | 94.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.485 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |