Dorris / Alta Vista, GA

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

Demographics of Dorris / Alta Vista

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Households with Children

39.8%

School Enrollment K-12

836

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): 17.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 31.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.7%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

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: 7.6%
High School / GED: 41.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.8%

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: 16.2%
Single Parents: 23.6%
Couples & Adults: 22.7%
Living Alone: 37.5%

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: 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 48.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
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: 0.9%
Puerto Rican: 32.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 3.0%
South American: 64.0%
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: 61.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 38.2%

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: 41.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.1%
Caribbean: 1.9%
Other Black: 55.5%

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: 59.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

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: 87.5%
Spanish: 10.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.5%

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: 3.7%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.3%

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