Union Park, IA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Union Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Households with Children

29.8%

School Enrollment K-12

249

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.9%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 12.9%

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: 22.9%
High School / GED: 37.6%
Some College or Associate's: 18.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.6%

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: 19.3%
Single Parents: 10.5%
Couples & Adults: 37.5%
Living Alone: 32.7%

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: 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
Asian: 7.4%
Black or African American: 14.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.3%
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

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: 27.4%
Southeast Asian: 72.6%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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: 39.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 6.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 53.9%
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: 33.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.8%

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: 27.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 20.8%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 51.3%

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: 74.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.4%

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: 79.5%
Spanish: 4.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 7.1%

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: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 7.7%
College / Graduate: 4.9%
Not Enrolled: 77.7%

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

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