Shannon Square / Freetown, MD

Neighborhood

Demographics of Shannon Square / Freetown

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.4%

Households with Children

39.2%

School Enrollment K-12

887

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.3%
Working Age (35-54): 29.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.6%
Seniors (65+): 13.5%

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: 10.5%
High School / GED: 32.3%
Some College or Associate's: 28.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.5%

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: 22.9%
Single Parents: 16.3%
Couples & Adults: 40.3%
Living Alone: 20.5%

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: 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
Asian: 4.8%
Black or African American: 27.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.4%
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: 20.6%
Puerto Rican: 15.9%
Cuban: 10.9%
Dominican: 5.7%
Central American: 35.9%
South American: 9.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%

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: 0.0%
Other White: 58.6%

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: 51.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 6.8%
Other Black: 41.6%

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: 58.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.4%

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: 84.3%
Spanish: 11.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

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: 0.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 10.8%
Not Enrolled: 72.9%

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

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