Anderson / Old Castor, LA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Anderson / Old Castor

Nine Forks / Martin Junction

Pleasant Hill / Fords

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

Demographics of Anderson / Old Castor

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.6%

Households with Children

34.7%

School Enrollment K-12

477

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 24.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 10.9%
Working Age (35-54): 29.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

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: 12.2%
High School / GED: 42.7%
Some College or Associate's: 20.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.6%

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: 23.9%
Single Parents: 10.9%
Couples & Adults: 27.9%
Living Alone: 37.3%

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: 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 9.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8%
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: 1.2%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 11.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.6%
South American: 86.7%
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: 29.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 70.4%

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: 69.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 30.2%

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: 83.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
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: 98.2%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
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: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 10.3%
Middle School (5-8): 7.6%
High School (9-12): 7.0%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 66.1%

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