Ashley Heights, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 282, Ashley Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ashley Heights is a small community located in North Carolina, within Hoke County. The total population is 282. It ranks as the 667th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ashley Heights is 58.4 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 3.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ashley Heights is $60,375. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 22.8%. This is 382% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $94,500. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Ashley Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ashley Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.9%.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ashley Heights, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.