Mandalay, LA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mandalay

Bayou Cane / Cypress Gardens

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

Demographics of Mandalay

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

46.3%

Households with Children

66.3%

School Enrollment K-12

469

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 15.2%
School Age (5-17): 23.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.1%
Working Age (35-54): 26.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.7%
Seniors (65+): 9.4%

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: 5.9%
High School / GED: 21.7%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.3%

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: 58.1%
Single Parents: 8.2%
Couples & Adults: 26.1%
Living Alone: 7.6%

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: 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.5%
Asian: 3.1%
Black or African American: 11.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0%
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: 56.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 42.2%

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: 89.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 10.7%

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: 92.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 5.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

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: 94.1%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 2.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.7%
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: 7.3%
Elementary (1-4): 6.4%
Middle School (5-8): 9.4%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 68.7%

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