Avawam / Yerkes, KY

Neighborhood

Demographics of Avawam / Yerkes

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.4%

Households with Children

48.4%

School Enrollment K-12

562

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 23.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.5%
Seniors (65+): 11.3%

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: 20.0%
High School / GED: 39.7%
Some College or Associate's: 28.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.3%

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: 34.8%
Single Parents: 13.7%
Couples & Adults: 29.6%
Living Alone: 22.0%

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: 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
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: 20.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 79.1%

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: 88.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 96.1%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.8%
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: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 11.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 4.9%
Not Enrolled: 71.0%

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

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