Sextons Creek / Shepherdtown, KY

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sextons Creek / Shepherdtown

Demographics of Sextons Creek / Shepherdtown

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.3%

Households with Children

47.3%

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): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.4%
Working Age (35-54): 29.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.3%
Seniors (65+): 18.1%

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: 27.7%
High School / GED: 38.2%
Some College or Associate's: 21.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.3%

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: 21.7%
Single Parents: 25.6%
Couples & Adults: 30.5%
Living Alone: 22.2%

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: 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.8%
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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 19.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 80.1%

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: 79.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

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: 98.8%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
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: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 7.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 73.4%

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