Penfield, PA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Penfield

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

83.5%

Households with Children

46.8%

School Enrollment K-12

463

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.8%
School Age (5-17): 22.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.4%
Working Age (35-54): 29.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.6%
Seniors (65+): 16.0%

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: 1.0%
High School / GED: 3.3%
Some College or Associate's: 12.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 83.4%

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: 41.7%
Single Parents: 5.1%
Couples & Adults: 31.4%
Living Alone: 21.7%

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: 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 3.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
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: 44.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.5%

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: 62.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

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: 93.8%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.0%

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: 4.5%
Elementary (1-4): 6.4%
Middle School (5-8): 9.9%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 3.7%
Not Enrolled: 69.4%

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

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