Fourmile / Nelson, AL

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Fourmile / Nelson

Yellowleaf Creek Estates

Indian Shoals / Carleton Point

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

Demographics of Fourmile / Nelson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Households with Children

35.3%

School Enrollment K-12

581

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.1%
Working Age (35-54): 30.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 10.5%

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: 14.4%
High School / GED: 31.5%
Some College or Associate's: 32.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.9%

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: 30.6%
Single Parents: 4.7%
Couples & Adults: 42.3%
Living Alone: 22.5%

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: 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 17.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
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: 45.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.2%

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: 53.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.2%
Caribbean: 0.9%
Other Black: 40.9%

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: 74.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
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: 94.3%
Spanish: 5.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
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): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 3.7%
Not Enrolled: 81.3%

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