Rock City / Lafayetteville, NY

Neighborhood

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Demographics of Rock City / Lafayetteville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.7%

Households with Children

18.4%

School Enrollment K-12

149

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 11.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 23.0%
Seniors (65+): 22.6%

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: 6.2%
High School / GED: 19.5%
Some College or Associate's: 25.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.8%

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: 8.4%
Single Parents: 10.0%
Couples & Adults: 38.9%
Living Alone: 42.7%

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: 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.4%
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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.4%

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: 65.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

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: 92.8%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 83.1%

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