Orange Center Historic District / West Orange, MA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Orange Center Historic District / West Orange

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.2%

Households with Children

34.4%

School Enrollment K-12

506

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.7%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

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: 8.1%
High School / GED: 44.8%
Some College or Associate's: 32.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.3%

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: 26.1%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 22.0%
Living Alone: 43.6%

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: 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
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: 4.9%
Puerto Rican: 51.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 43.6%
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: 34.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.5%

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: 74.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

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: 92.0%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
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: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 2.1%
Middle School (5-8): 8.3%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 1.7%
Not Enrolled: 79.7%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Orange Center Historic District / West Orange

The Street / Partridgeville

South Athol / Eaglesville

Satans Kingdom / West Northfield