Blackwood / Blenheim, NJ

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Blackwood / Blenheim

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.8%

Households with Children

23.9%

School Enrollment K-12

233

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.2%
Working Age (35-54): 28.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.9%
Seniors (65+): 17.6%

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: 4.3%
High School / GED: 40.1%
Some College or Associate's: 34.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.9%

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: 16.2%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 50.0%
Living Alone: 26.1%

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: 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 8.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
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: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 60.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 5.8%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 9.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 24.0%

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: 41.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.9%
Other White: 55.3%

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: 42.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 57.6%

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: 64.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.0%
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: 84.4%
Spanish: 4.9%
European & Indo-European: 4.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.0%
Arabic: 2.5%
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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 1.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 78.7%

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