Knowles Crossroads / McDonalds Crossroads, DE

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Knowles Crossroads / McDonalds Crossroads

Redden / Greenlea Acres

Gum Crossroads / Old Furnace

Springfield Farms Addition

Phillips Hill / Mission

Saulsbury Switch / Morris Mill

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

Demographics of Knowles Crossroads / McDonalds Crossroads

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.0%

Households with Children

36.0%

School Enrollment K-12

425

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.0%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.7%

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: 13.7%
High School / GED: 34.2%
Some College or Associate's: 34.1%
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: 15.1%
Single Parents: 20.9%
Couples & Adults: 36.6%
Living Alone: 27.4%

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: 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 5.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9%
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: 15.2%
Puerto Rican: 18.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 52.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%

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: 34.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.2%

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: 48.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 40.1%
Other Black: 11.0%

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: 52.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.1%

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: 82.3%
Spanish: 13.3%
European & Indo-European: 3.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
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): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 5.3%
Not Enrolled: 76.7%

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