Lanning Square / Downtown, NJ

Neighborhood

Demographics of Lanning Square / Downtown

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.1%

Households with Children

40.6%

School Enrollment K-12

541

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 21.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.3%
Working Age (35-54): 29.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.6%
Seniors (65+): 8.8%

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: 25.6%
High School / GED: 43.9%
Some College or Associate's: 23.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.2%

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: 15.3%
Single Parents: 25.3%
Couples & Adults: 18.1%
Living Alone: 41.3%

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: 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 27.2%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 59.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
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: 27.7%
Puerto Rican: 54.2%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 1.7%
Central American: 8.1%
South American: 3.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%

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: 31.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.5%
Other White: 66.8%

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: 70.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 7.2%
Other Black: 22.1%

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: 67.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.3%

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: 80.2%
Spanish: 16.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

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: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 8.4%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 72.3%

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

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