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Haw River, NC


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Haw River, North Carolina

Haw River, North Carolina, in Alamance county, is 23 miles E of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 46 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is included in the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,908 people lived in Haw River.

The People and Families of Haw River

In Haw River, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Haw River had a median family income of $40,519.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Haw River.

Haw River Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Haw River are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Haw River, 98% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Haw River. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Haw River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Haw River Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Haw River Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Haw River Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Haw River, NC

Comparing Haw River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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