South Side, PA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Side

East Allentown / Overlook Park

Gauff Hill / Waldheim Park

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

Demographics of South Side

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

10.9%

Households with Children

41.9%

School Enrollment K-12

704

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 11.2%
School Age (5-17): 17.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.4%
Working Age (35-54): 18.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.7%
Seniors (65+): 10.5%

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: 21.5%
High School / GED: 34.8%
Some College or Associate's: 32.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.8%

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: 11.2%
Single Parents: 30.6%
Couples & Adults: 33.0%
Living Alone: 25.1%

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: 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 68.9%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 3.7%
Puerto Rican: 30.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 46.1%
Central American: 4.8%
South American: 10.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%

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: 39.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.9%
Other White: 57.5%

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: 51.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 8.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 13.1%

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: 39.8%
Spanish: 57.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 1.2%

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: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 9.5%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

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