Shady Grove / Colona, AR

Neighborhood

Demographics of Shady Grove / Colona

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.2%

Households with Children

23.0%

School Enrollment K-12

433

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 18.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.7%
Working Age (35-54): 26.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 24.4%

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: 18.3%
High School / GED: 43.4%
Some College or Associate's: 21.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.2%

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: 16.5%
Single Parents: 6.6%
Couples & Adults: 31.8%
Living Alone: 45.1%

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: 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 18.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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: 17.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 82.3%

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: 52.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.3%

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: 87.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 99.0%
Spanish: 1.0%
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: 1.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 6.9%
High School (9-12): 7.5%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

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

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