Garton West, IA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Garton West

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

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

Demographics of Garton West

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.6%

Households with Children

47.2%

School Enrollment K-12

595

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.6%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 34.8%
Working Age (35-54): 18.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.9%
Seniors (65+): 11.6%

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: 21.7%
High School / GED: 42.1%
Some College or Associate's: 21.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.6%

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: 19.0%
Single Parents: 28.1%
Couples & Adults: 19.9%
Living Alone: 33.0%

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: 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
Asian: 12.2%
Black or African American: 8.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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: 1.0%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 97.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 1.7%

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: 69.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 20.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%

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: 25.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 74.2%

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: 39.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.1%
Caribbean: 0.0%
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: 68.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.9%

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: 72.9%
Spanish: 12.9%
European & Indo-European: 3.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 10.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
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: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 8.3%
Middle School (5-8): 2.6%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 16.8%
Not Enrolled: 63.0%

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