Royal Oak / Lake Forest Park, LA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Royal Oak / Lake Forest Park

Neighborhood

East Baton Rouge, LA

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Shenandoah North / Shenandoah Park

Nesser / South Sherwood Oaks

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

Demographics of Royal Oak / Lake Forest Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.5%

Households with Children

27.3%

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): 7.5%
School Age (5-17): 13.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.2%
Working Age (35-54): 18.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 23.1%

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: 4.5%
High School / GED: 24.3%
Some College or Associate's: 22.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.6%

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: 14.4%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 25.5%
Living Alone: 47.3%

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: 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
Asian: 4.7%
Black or African American: 22.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 11.4%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 45.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.4%
South American: 21.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 20.9%

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: 41.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 21.5%
Other White: 37.1%

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: 76.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 23.6%

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: 72.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

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: 91.8%
Spanish: 1.5%
European & Indo-European: 3.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.4%
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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 9.8%
Not Enrolled: 72.9%

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