Pumpkin Center / Tilman Park, LA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Pumpkin Center / Tilman Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Households with Children

37.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,156

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.2%
School Age (5-17): 26.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.4%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 13.4%

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: 16.3%
High School / GED: 35.2%
Some College or Associate's: 26.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.1%

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: 12.3%
Single Parents: 25.6%
Couples & Adults: 38.1%
Living Alone: 24.0%

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: 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 20.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
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: 74.7%
Puerto Rican: 4.1%
Cuban: 21.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 44.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.6%

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: 98.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 1.7%

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: 78.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

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: 95.6%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
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: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 9.0%
Middle School (5-8): 11.9%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 0.8%
Not Enrolled: 71.3%

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

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