Meadow Vista / Vandyke, DE

Neighborhood

Demographics of Meadow Vista / Vandyke

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Households with Children

24.4%

School Enrollment K-12

124

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 12.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 18.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 31.3%

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: 4.7%
High School / GED: 45.1%
Some College or Associate's: 34.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.9%

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: 7.9%
Couples & Adults: 55.1%
Living Alone: 20.5%

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: 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 3.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
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: 39.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.3%

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: 70.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
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: 99.6%
Spanish: 0.4%
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: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 83.0%

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

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