Oak Forest / Sherwood Forest, GA

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Oak Forest / Sherwood Forest

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.9%

Households with Children

30.4%

School Enrollment K-12

309

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.2%
School Age (5-17): 14.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 37.3%
Working Age (35-54): 15.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 8.5%

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: 20.9%
High School / GED: 42.8%
Some College or Associate's: 23.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.9%

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: 7.0%
Single Parents: 23.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.5%
Living Alone: 33.1%

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: 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 77.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
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: 47.3%
Puerto Rican: 9.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 11.4%
South American: 24.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%

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: 68.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 31.9%

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: 48.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.1%

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: 70.6%
Spanish: 19.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 7.2%

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: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 2.1%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 82.6%

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