Cheniere / West Heights, LA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Cheniere / West Heights

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Households with Children

31.4%

School Enrollment K-12

692

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 14.9%

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: 6.3%
High School / GED: 33.1%
Some College or Associate's: 29.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.1%

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: 20.5%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 42.0%
Living Alone: 26.7%

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: 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 26.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.9%

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: 47.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 52.8%

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: 84.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

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: 98.3%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 7.3%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 6.4%
Not Enrolled: 73.0%

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

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