Oak Thicket Acres / Dogwood Acres, LA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Oak Thicket Acres / Dogwood Acres

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.1%

Households with Children

41.4%

School Enrollment K-12

661

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.2%
School Age (5-17): 19.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 27.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 14.8%

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: 3.8%
High School / GED: 20.3%
Some College or Associate's: 35.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.1%

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: 33.7%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 31.2%
Living Alone: 27.4%

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: 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 13.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.5%
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: 54.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 45.9%

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: 71.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 29.0%

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: 61.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

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: 96.3%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 1.2%
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: 4.8%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 8.0%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 6.1%
Not Enrolled: 70.9%

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

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