Lower Allston, MA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lower Allston

Allston / Charles River

Larchwood / Coolidge Hill

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

Demographics of Lower Allston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

71.4%

Households with Children

14.8%

School Enrollment K-12

119

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.5%
School Age (5-17): 11.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 57.5%
Working Age (35-54): 18.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.9%
Seniors (65+): 4.9%

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: 0.9%
High School / GED: 11.2%
Some College or Associate's: 16.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 71.3%

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: 14.8%
Single Parents: 0.0%
Couples & Adults: 20.1%
Living Alone: 65.1%

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: 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
Asian: 14.8%
Black or African American: 7.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
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: 65.5%
South Asian: 18.3%
Southeast Asian: 11.5%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 4.7%

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: 53.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 45.4%

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: 0.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 20.6%
Caribbean: 43.6%
Other Black: 35.7%

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: 40.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 21.8%

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: 71.0%
Spanish: 4.4%
European & Indo-European: 14.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 9.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.8%

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: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 2.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 23.9%
Not Enrolled: 64.0%

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