West Hill / Little Italy, DE

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of West Hill / Little Italy

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.1%

Households with Children

26.4%

School Enrollment K-12

205

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 10.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 34.1%
Working Age (35-54): 21.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

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: 12.7%
High School / GED: 30.5%
Some College or Associate's: 21.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.1%

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: 11.0%
Single Parents: 15.4%
Couples & Adults: 18.5%
Living Alone: 55.2%

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: 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 32.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
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

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: 74.9%
Cuban: 1.4%
Dominican: 3.4%
Central American: 20.3%
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: 45.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.9%

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: 66.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 8.8%
Other Black: 24.9%

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: 45.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

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: 81.8%
Spanish: 11.9%
European & Indo-European: 3.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 1.0%
Other: 1.1%

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: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 0.2%
College / Graduate: 7.8%
Not Enrolled: 81.9%

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