The Forks, CA

Neighborhood

Demographics of The Forks

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Households with Children

25.4%

School Enrollment K-12

356

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.9%
Seniors (65+): 22.2%

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: 20.8%
High School / GED: 30.2%
Some College or Associate's: 32.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

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: 16.2%
Single Parents: 9.2%
Couples & Adults: 34.8%
Living Alone: 39.8%

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: 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 42.6%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.7%
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: 96.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.6%
South American: 0.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%

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: 26.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.6%

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: 71.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 14.0%

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: 60.5%
Spanish: 36.2%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
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: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 2.7%
High School (9-12): 8.9%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 76.7%

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

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