South Medford, MA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Medford

Neighborhood

Middlesex, MA

Old Ship Street Historic District

Hillside Avenue Historic District / Medford Square

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

Demographics of South Medford

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

49.7%

Households with Children

17.4%

School Enrollment K-12

151

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 5.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 39.9%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.8%
Seniors (65+): 18.1%

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: 9.8%
High School / GED: 28.3%
Some College or Associate's: 12.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.7%

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: 8.7%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 22.9%
Living Alone: 59.7%

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: 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
Asian: 9.3%
Black or African American: 11.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
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: 15.3%
South Asian: 23.1%
Southeast Asian: 39.5%
Central Asian: 8.4%
Other Asian: 13.7%

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: 17.6%
Puerto Rican: 22.3%
Cuban: 14.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.6%
South American: 36.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%

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: 55.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 45.0%

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: 5.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.3%
Caribbean: 91.4%
Other Black: 0.0%

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: 53.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 15.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.7%

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: 72.6%
Spanish: 3.6%
European & Indo-European: 16.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.2%
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: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 0.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 7.3%
Not Enrolled: 85.3%

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