West Sherman Acres / Ellinwood, CA

Neighborhood

Demographics of West Sherman Acres / Ellinwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.9%

Households with Children

21.1%

School Enrollment K-12

333

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 9.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.8%
Working Age (35-54): 34.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.0%

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: 16.4%
Some College or Associate's: 31.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.0%

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: 16.3%
Single Parents: 4.8%
Couples & Adults: 24.9%
Living Alone: 54.0%

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: 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
Asian: 24.1%
Black or African American: 10.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 3.9%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 17.8%
South Asian: 19.6%
Southeast Asian: 56.1%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 6.6%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 62.7%
Puerto Rican: 3.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.4%
South American: 23.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%

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: 37.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.7%

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: 45.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 54.5%

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: 57.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 14.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.2%

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: 80.4%
Spanish: 7.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 10.8%
Arabic: 1.6%
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: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 8.1%
Not Enrolled: 80.7%

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

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