South Highlands / East Lake, AL

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Highlands / East Lake

Lake Highlands / Woodcrest

Wahouma / Central Highlands

Liberty Highlands / Autumn Chase

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

Demographics of South Highlands / East Lake

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Households with Children

21.8%

School Enrollment K-12

204

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.0%
School Age (5-17): 11.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.3%
Working Age (35-54): 28.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 17.5%

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: 8.1%
High School / GED: 43.6%
Some College or Associate's: 31.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

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: 6.0%
Single Parents: 15.8%
Couples & Adults: 38.1%
Living Alone: 40.1%

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: 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 69.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 64.1%
Puerto Rican: 19.7%
Cuban: 16.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
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: 27.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.0%
Other White: 71.0%

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: 49.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.5%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 50.3%

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: 61.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

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: 91.4%
Spanish: 6.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 0.6%
Not Enrolled: 83.7%

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