Demographics & People — Half Moon, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,780 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 28.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,820 |
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| Family Households | 2,120 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5463 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,024 |
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| Black or African American | 1,412 |
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| Asian | 374 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,140 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,540 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,001 |
| Irish | 1,104 |
| American | 960 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 696 |
| German | 650 |
| Italian | 614 |
| English | 517 |
| European | 330 |
Language
| English Only | 6,498 |
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| Spanish | 166 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,859 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,322 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,480 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Half Moon, North Carolina.
