Heatherwood / Sweetwater, SC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Heatherwood / Sweetwater

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.1%

Households with Children

23.1%

School Enrollment K-12

838

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.6%
School Age (5-17): 13.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.2%
Working Age (35-54): 28.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.9%
Seniors (65+): 20.9%

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: 2.5%
High School / GED: 20.0%
Some College or Associate's: 35.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.1%

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: 21.7%
Single Parents: 1.4%
Couples & Adults: 53.8%
Living Alone: 23.2%

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: 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 18.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
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: 36.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.4%

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: 46.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 50.9%

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: 21.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 73.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
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: 94.6%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.6%

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: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 83.2%

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

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