Ashley Heights, North Carolina facts for kids
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Ashley Heights, North Carolina
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Location of Ashley Heights, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hoke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 134.62/sq mi (51.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28315
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-02240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402653 |
Ashley Heights is a small community in Hoke County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population for statistics, even though it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. In 2010, about 380 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 301.
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Where is Ashley Heights?
Ashley Heights is located in the northwestern part of Hoke County, North Carolina. It sits along North Carolina Highway 211. This highway can take you about 5 miles (8 km) northwest to a town called Aberdeen.
If you go about 12 miles (19 km) southeast, you'll reach Raeford. Raeford is the main town and the county seat for Hoke County.
The Sandhills Region
The community is in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. This area is known for its sandy soil and pine forests. Ashley Heights is also next to Fort Liberty, a large military base, on its eastern side.
The United States Census Bureau says that Ashley Heights covers a total area of about 2.24 square miles (5.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Ashley Heights?
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| 2020 | 301 | — | |
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The population of Ashley Heights has been counted several times. In 2000, there were 341 people living there. By 2020, the population was 301.
Community Makeup
In 2000, the community had 120 households and 101 families. About 38% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.7%) were married couples living together.
The people living in Ashley Heights came from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 58% were White, 22.5% were African American, and 13.5% were Native American. About 6.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Ashley Heights in 2000 were spread out. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. About 34.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 36 years.
See Also
In Spanish: Ashley Heights para niños
