South Shrewsbury / Edgemere, MA

Neighborhood

Demographics of South Shrewsbury / Edgemere

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.9%

Households with Children

35.0%

School Enrollment K-12

543

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 27.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.9%
Seniors (65+): 17.0%

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: 3.7%
High School / GED: 16.4%
Some College or Associate's: 28.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.0%

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: 23.8%
Single Parents: 11.2%
Couples & Adults: 37.5%
Living Alone: 27.6%

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: 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
Asian: 24.4%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.5%
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: 5.4%
South Asian: 87.3%
Southeast Asian: 7.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 49.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 3.5%
South American: 19.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 27.7%

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: 42.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.6%
Other White: 55.9%

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: 61.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 16.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.9%

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: 65.5%
Spanish: 2.7%
European & Indo-European: 13.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 17.0%
Arabic: 1.0%
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: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 75.1%

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

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