Southern Terrace / Swan Lake, LA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Southern Terrace / Swan Lake

Airline Park Estates / Vanceville

Brookhaven Estates / Carriage Oaks

Coleman Park / Waller

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

Demographics of Southern Terrace / Swan Lake

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

8.4%

Households with Children

25.7%

School Enrollment K-12

716

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 32.6%
Working Age (35-54): 22.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 10.4%

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: 16.6%
High School / GED: 52.0%
Some College or Associate's: 23.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.3%

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: 10.8%
Single Parents: 14.9%
Couples & Adults: 24.5%
Living Alone: 49.7%

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: 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 27.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 34.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 39.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 55.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%

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: 14.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.8%
Other White: 83.6%

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: 60.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 40.0%

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: 55.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 12.6%

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: 75.0%
Spanish: 24.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.5%
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: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 76.1%

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