Fernwood Estates / Spring Lake Estates, AL

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Fernwood Estates / Spring Lake Estates

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.7%

Households with Children

31.5%

School Enrollment K-12

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Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.1%
School Age (5-17): 25.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.1%
Working Age (35-54): 28.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.4%
High School / GED: 37.0%
Some College or Associate's: 33.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.6%
Single Parents: 20.0%
Couples & Adults: 21.3%
Living Alone: 47.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 81.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 29.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 70.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.8%
Spanish: 5.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 8.7%
High School (9-12): 7.4%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 70.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources