Capitol View South / Capitol East, IA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Capitol View South / Capitol East

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Households with Children

37.8%

School Enrollment K-12

490

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 39.4%
Working Age (35-54): 19.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 5.4%

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: 28.7%
High School / GED: 39.7%
Some College or Associate's: 15.7%
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: 15.0%
Single Parents: 22.8%
Couples & Adults: 12.3%
Living Alone: 49.8%

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: 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 33.7%
Asian: 5.7%
Black or African American: 5.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 0.0%
South Asian: 15.6%
Southeast Asian: 40.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 43.5%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 60.1%
Puerto Rican: 16.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 23.8%
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: 31.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 68.5%

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: 35.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 6.3%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 58.6%

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: 63.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.0%

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: 72.0%
Spanish: 20.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

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: 4.6%
Elementary (1-4): 7.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 72.5%

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

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