The Gates / The Lakes, SC

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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

Demographics of The Gates / The Lakes

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.2%

Households with Children

24.7%

School Enrollment K-12

922

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 21.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 25.5%

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: 5.6%
High School / GED: 30.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.3%

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: 16.8%
Single Parents: 7.9%
Couples & Adults: 46.1%
Living Alone: 29.3%

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: 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 7.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
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: 40.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.1%

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: 84.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 15.4%

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: 20.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 74.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

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: 95.7%
Spanish: 0.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.1%
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: 0.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 81.5%

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