Scow Landing / Parkers Landing, NJ

Neighborhood

Demographics of Scow Landing / Parkers Landing

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.1%

Households with Children

17.2%

School Enrollment K-12

323

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.8%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.2%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.3%
Seniors (65+): 20.0%

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: 4.9%
High School / GED: 30.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.1%

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: 9.8%
Single Parents: 7.4%
Couples & Adults: 36.0%
Living Alone: 46.8%

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: 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 5.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.9%
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: 15.6%
Puerto Rican: 54.5%
Cuban: 17.1%
Dominican: 7.6%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%

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: 34.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.8%

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: 0.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 37.3%
Other Black: 62.7%

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: 66.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

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: 95.3%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 3.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
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: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 9.0%
Not Enrolled: 75.5%

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

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