West Oakland, PA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in West Oakland

Oakcliffe / Forbes Avenue

Panther Hollow / Oakland

North Bellefield Avenue / South Bellefield Avenue

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

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

Demographics of West Oakland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.4%

Households with Children

17.7%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 0.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 76.4%
Working Age (35-54): 6.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.3%
Seniors (65+): 7.0%

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: 2.9%
High School / GED: 36.2%
Some College or Associate's: 26.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.5%

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: 0.0%
Single Parents: 17.7%
Couples & Adults: 18.4%
Living Alone: 63.9%

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: 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
Asian: 10.5%
Black or African American: 29.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.6%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 50.9%
South Asian: 15.4%
Southeast Asian: 12.7%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 20.9%

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: 34.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 65.0%

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: 38.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.8%
Caribbean: 6.1%
Other Black: 52.7%

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: 55.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.2%

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: 84.5%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 5.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.3%
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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 0.4%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 0.9%
College / Graduate: 69.7%
Not Enrolled: 26.7%

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