Salisbury Plains / Rings Island, MA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Salisbury Plains / Rings Island

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.8%

Households with Children

30.1%

School Enrollment K-12

161

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 10.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.9%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.9%
Seniors (65+): 19.5%

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: 8.4%
High School / GED: 28.1%
Some College or Associate's: 20.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.9%

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: 24.2%
Single Parents: 5.8%
Couples & Adults: 41.2%
Living Alone: 28.8%

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: 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 36.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.6%
Cuban: 41.3%
Dominican: 11.4%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 10.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 47.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 52.0%

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: 68.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.7%

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: 88.0%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 1.7%

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: 0.7%
Elementary (1-4): 0.8%
Middle School (5-8): 2.2%
High School (9-12): 7.1%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 83.6%

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

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