Oakland / Poplar Creek, AL

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Oakland / Poplar Creek

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Households with Children

26.0%

School Enrollment K-12

303

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 12.9%
School Age (5-17): 10.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 15.2%

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: 12.2%
High School / GED: 30.4%
Some College or Associate's: 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.9%

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: 11.7%
Single Parents: 14.3%
Couples & Adults: 38.4%
Living Alone: 35.6%

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: 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 8.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.7%

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: 40.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.9%

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: 92.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 7.2%
Other Black: 0.0%

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: 69.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
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: 95.9%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
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): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 1.6%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 83.3%

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