Southwinds / Magenta, LA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Southwinds / Magenta

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.3%

Households with Children

14.4%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 6.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 6.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.5%
Seniors (65+): 40.3%

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: 22.3%
High School / GED: 25.7%
Some College or Associate's: 37.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.2%

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: 4.9%
Single Parents: 9.5%
Couples & Adults: 32.0%
Living Alone: 53.6%

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: 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.1%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 40.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.4%

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: 20.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 79.4%

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: 48.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 51.1%

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: 86.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
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: 97.4%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.5%
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: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 1.2%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 89.3%

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

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