Shadow Shuttle / Jefferson Highlands, PA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Shadow Shuttle / Jefferson Highlands

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.7%

Households with Children

24.0%

School Enrollment K-12

563

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.1%
Working Age (35-54): 18.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 25.7%

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: 2.4%
High School / GED: 33.4%
Some College or Associate's: 38.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.7%

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: 8.5%
Single Parents: 15.5%
Couples & Adults: 30.4%
Living Alone: 45.7%

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: 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 28.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 24.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 75.1%

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: 48.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 51.1%

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: 85.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 96.9%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
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: 4.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 8.0%
Not Enrolled: 72.8%

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

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