Pleasant Valley, MA

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

Worcester, MA

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

Demographics of Pleasant Valley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.9%

Households with Children

23.4%

School Enrollment K-12

362

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.6%
School Age (5-17): 11.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.0%
Working Age (35-54): 26.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.5%
Seniors (65+): 24.8%

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: 9.7%
High School / GED: 25.9%
Some College or Associate's: 23.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.9%

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: 17.7%
Single Parents: 5.8%
Couples & Adults: 38.8%
Living Alone: 37.8%

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: 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 4.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.5%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 2.9%
Puerto Rican: 44.8%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 1.6%
Central American: 10.4%
South American: 17.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%

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: 27.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.4%
Other White: 70.7%

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: 74.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

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: 84.9%
Spanish: 9.3%
European & Indo-European: 3.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.4%

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: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 2.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.4%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 84.8%

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