Western Acres, AR

Neighborhood

Demographics of Western Acres

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.8%

Households with Children

29.9%

School Enrollment K-12

428

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.7%
School Age (5-17): 19.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.6%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 16.7%

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: 3.6%
High School / GED: 32.6%
Some College or Associate's: 31.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.8%

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: 17.9%
Single Parents: 12.0%
Couples & Adults: 28.4%
Living Alone: 41.7%

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: 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 36.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
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: 31.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 51.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%

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: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 56.4%

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: 45.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 2.0%
Other Black: 53.0%

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: 73.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.2%

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: 95.1%
Spanish: 3.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Western Acres

North Hills Manor / Autumnbrook

Sylvan Hills / Millers Crossing

Indian Head Lake Estates