Wilkes / Rutledge Springs, AL

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wilkes / Rutledge Springs

East Brighton / Bon-Air

Forest Hills / Fair Oaks

Roosevelt / Woodward Estates

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

Demographics of Wilkes / Rutledge Springs

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.3%

Households with Children

22.0%

School Enrollment K-12

557

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.9%
School Age (5-17): 20.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 20.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.6%
Seniors (65+): 19.6%

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: 7.6%
High School / GED: 31.6%
Some College or Associate's: 34.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.3%

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: 5.3%
Single Parents: 16.7%
Couples & Adults: 34.2%
Living Alone: 43.8%

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: 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 87.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
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: 100.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
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

Black Population by Origin

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

African American: 55.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 44.1%

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: 83.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

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: 95.5%
Spanish: 4.5%
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: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.9%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 73.7%

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