Larkwood / Sun Valley, AL

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Larkwood / Sun Valley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Households with Children

40.4%

School Enrollment K-12

469

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): 22.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.4%
Working Age (35-54): 30.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 10.0%

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: 6.8%
High School / GED: 38.8%
Some College or Associate's: 36.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.0%

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: 13.5%
Single Parents: 26.9%
Couples & Adults: 30.7%
Living Alone: 28.9%

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: 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 77.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 46.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 5.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 40.5%
South American: 7.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 47.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.1%

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: 65.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 34.1%

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: 83.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

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: 94.6%
Spanish: 5.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 9.3%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 69.7%

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