Hightsville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hightsville, North Carolina
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Location in New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 710 |
| • Density | 486.97/sq mi (188.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28401
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-31490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402585 |
Hightsville is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in New Hanover County, in the state of North Carolina, United States.
In 2010, about 739 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 710. Hightsville is also part of the larger Wilmington area, which is a major city nearby.
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About Hightsville's Location
Hightsville is a small area. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Hightsville
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| 2020 | 710 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 759 people living in Hightsville. These people made up 163 households, and 102 of these were families.
The area had about 484.6 people per square mile (188.01 people per square kilometer). There were also 186 housing units, which are places where people live.
Who Lives Here?
The people in Hightsville come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 64% of the people were White. About 34% were African American. A small number were Native American or from other races. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 27% of the households in Hightsville had children under 18 living with them. Many households (45.4%) were married couples living together. Some households (12.9%) had a female head of the house without a husband present.
About 31% of all households were made up of just one person. And 12.9% of these single-person households had someone 65 years or older living alone. On average, there were 2.34 people in each household and 2.94 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in Hightsville was spread out by age. About 11.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 50.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 18.3% were between 45 and 64, and 9.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hightsville was 36 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hightsville was $33,088 per year. For families, the average income was $42,188 per year. Men earned about $27,292 on average, while women earned about $25,972. The average income per person in Hightsville was $13,458.
A small number of people (3.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included no children under 18 and 8.5% of those over 64 years old.
