Chestnut Hills / Eleven Cedars, MD

Neighborhood

Demographics of Chestnut Hills / Eleven Cedars

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

45.2%

Households with Children

35.5%

School Enrollment K-12

756

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.1%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.9%
Working Age (35-54): 26.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.9%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

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: 21.5%
High School / GED: 17.2%
Some College or Associate's: 16.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.2%

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: 22.7%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 32.1%
Living Alone: 32.4%

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: 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 46.6%
Asian: 8.3%
Black or African American: 23.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 43.3%
South Asian: 21.8%
Southeast Asian: 4.8%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 30.1%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 3.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 1.6%
Central American: 76.2%
South American: 12.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%

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: 49.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.8%

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: 86.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.8%
Caribbean: 7.4%
Other Black: 4.5%

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: 37.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 14.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.8%

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: 50.7%
Spanish: 41.7%
European & Indo-European: 4.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.5%
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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 6.6%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 75.6%

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

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