Wahouma / Central Highlands, AL

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wahouma / Central Highlands

Oak Ridge Park / Marks Village

Lake Highlands / Woodcrest

South Highlands / East Lake

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

Demographics of Wahouma / Central Highlands

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Households with Children

28.4%

School Enrollment K-12

311

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.7%
School Age (5-17): 18.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.2%
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: 13.9%
High School / GED: 35.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.2%

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: 4.0%
Single Parents: 24.4%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 41.0%

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: 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 86.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.3%
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: 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: 48.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 52.0%

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: 84.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

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: 97.1%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
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: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 8.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 3.1%
Not Enrolled: 76.1%

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