Drake Park / Good Park, IA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Drake Park / Good Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.3%

Households with Children

16.7%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 7.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 53.6%
Working Age (35-54): 17.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 6.4%

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: 13.2%
High School / GED: 27.4%
Some College or Associate's: 23.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.3%

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: 9.9%
Single Parents: 6.8%
Couples & Adults: 11.7%
Living Alone: 71.6%

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: 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%
Asian: 1.5%
Black or African American: 29.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
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: 54.4%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 1.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 24.6%
South American: 9.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%

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: 59.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 40.8%

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: 33.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 29.5%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 37.2%

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: 51.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.1%

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: 83.0%
Spanish: 11.5%
European & Indo-European: 4.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
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: 0.2%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 2.8%
College / Graduate: 24.0%
Not Enrolled: 70.1%

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

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