Essex South / Colony Square, MD

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Essex South / Colony Square

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.0%

Households with Children

47.0%

School Enrollment K-12

324

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.2%
School Age (5-17): 18.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.3%
Working Age (35-54): 29.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 10.6%

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: 9.6%
High School / GED: 32.0%
Some College or Associate's: 26.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.0%

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: 16.2%
Single Parents: 30.9%
Couples & Adults: 17.4%
Living Alone: 35.5%

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: 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 1.9%
Black or African American: 17.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 19.6%
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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.3%

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: 69.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.9%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 25.9%

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: 37.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 58.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

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: 97.1%
Spanish: 0.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
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: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 7.3%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 75.2%

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