Downtown / Court District, IA

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 Downtown / Court District

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

62.3%

Households with Children

5.5%

School Enrollment K-12

350

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.4%
School Age (5-17): 4.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 62.6%
Working Age (35-54): 15.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.2%
Seniors (65+): 8.7%

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: 5.9%
High School / GED: 10.4%
Some College or Associate's: 21.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 62.4%

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: 0.4%
Single Parents: 5.1%
Couples & Adults: 7.2%
Living Alone: 87.3%

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: 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 19.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 80.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 9.8%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 9.9%
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: 50.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 49.4%

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: 40.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.9%
Caribbean: 28.7%
Other Black: 26.2%

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: 48.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 48.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

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: 89.8%
Spanish: 6.0%
European & Indo-European: 3.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.1%
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: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 0.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 0.1%
College / Graduate: 10.3%
Not Enrolled: 84.4%

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