South Lancaster / North Village, MA

Neighborhood

Demographics of South Lancaster / North Village

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

50.3%

Households with Children

31.2%

School Enrollment K-12

783

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 28.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 19.9%

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: 5.6%
High School / GED: 24.2%
Some College or Associate's: 19.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 50.3%

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: 27.1%
Single Parents: 4.1%
Couples & Adults: 40.3%
Living Alone: 28.5%

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: 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 5.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
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: 33.5%
Puerto Rican: 44.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 5.2%
Central American: 3.9%
South American: 5.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%

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: 33.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 66.4%

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: 2.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 28.9%
Caribbean: 4.5%
Other Black: 63.9%

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: 75.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

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: 86.2%
Spanish: 6.5%
European & Indo-European: 5.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.9%

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): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 6.9%
College / Graduate: 3.1%
Not Enrolled: 78.5%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Lancaster / North Village

Neighborhood

Worcester, MA

Brockway Corner / East Bolton

Sterling Camp Grounds / West Sterling

Still River / Camp Green Eyrie