Rittersville / East Side, PA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Rittersville / East Side

Dutch Hill / Hanover Acres

East Allentown / Overlook Park

6th Ward / The Waterfront

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

Demographics of Rittersville / East Side

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.9%

Households with Children

42.6%

School Enrollment K-12

686

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 22.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.6%
Working Age (35-54): 28.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.2%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

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: 19.4%
High School / GED: 45.5%
Some College or Associate's: 20.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

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: 22.5%
Single Parents: 20.1%
Couples & Adults: 30.2%
Living Alone: 27.2%

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: 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 45.1%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 13.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.2%
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: 2.2%
Puerto Rican: 53.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 31.1%
Central American: 2.4%
South American: 7.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%

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: 38.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 32.7%
Other White: 29.0%

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: 8.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 85.5%
Other Black: 5.8%

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: 42.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 13.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 22.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.6%

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: 41.3%
Spanish: 33.5%
European & Indo-European: 8.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 16.1%
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: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 11.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 5.3%
Not Enrolled: 72.1%

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