East Lake Gardens, DE

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in East Lake Gardens

Neighborhood

Kent, DE

Dupont Manor / Sabarto East

Oak Grove / Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park

Capitol Green / Morris Estates

Laurel Bend / Woods Manor

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

Demographics of East Lake Gardens

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.2%

Households with Children

24.2%

School Enrollment K-12

135

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 10.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 33.6%
Working Age (35-54): 15.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.3%
Seniors (65+): 29.0%

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: 13.2%
High School / GED: 25.8%
Some College or Associate's: 35.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.2%

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: 13.5%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 22.4%
Living Alone: 53.3%

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: 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
Asian: 4.3%
Black or African American: 33.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 30.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 69.1%

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: 80.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.6%
Caribbean: 8.8%
Other Black: 10.2%

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: 35.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 55.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

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: 92.1%
Spanish: 3.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 1.4%

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: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 1.7%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 30.1%
Not Enrolled: 59.5%

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