Northwest Community Action, MD

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Northwest Community Action

Walbrook / Panway/Braddish Avenue

Forest Park / Garwyn Oaks

Windsor Hills / Fairmont

Bridgeview/Greenlawn / Evergreen Lawn

Demographics of Northwest Community Action

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.5%

Households with Children

15.8%

School Enrollment K-12

397

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.0%
School Age (5-17): 18.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 31.3%
Working Age (35-54): 19.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 14.7%

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: 16.5%
High School / GED: 52.1%
Some College or Associate's: 18.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.5%

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: 3.3%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.8%
Living Alone: 47.5%

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: 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 98.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.7%
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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 48.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 51.6%

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: 78.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

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: 100.0%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 6.8%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 7.3%
Not Enrolled: 73.5%

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