Sterling Hill Historic District / Ekonk, CT

Neighborhood

Demographics of Sterling Hill Historic District / Ekonk

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.0%

Households with Children

40.7%

School Enrollment K-12

227

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.5%
School Age (5-17): 15.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.9%
Working Age (35-54): 26.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 13.0%

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: 8.2%
High School / GED: 40.6%
Some College or Associate's: 33.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.0%

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: 29.2%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 37.2%
Living Alone: 22.0%

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: 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 2.9%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
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: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 100.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 29.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 71.0%

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: 44.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 51.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

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: 95.8%
Spanish: 2.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.6%

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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 2.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 7.8%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 80.0%

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

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