Forestwood Estates / Weddell, 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 Forestwood Estates / Weddell

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.3%

Households with Children

26.8%

School Enrollment K-12

476

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 32.5%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.4%
Seniors (65+): 13.7%

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: 4.4%
High School / GED: 23.9%
Some College or Associate's: 38.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.4%

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: 11.8%
Single Parents: 15.1%
Couples & Adults: 39.0%
Living Alone: 34.2%

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: 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
Asian: 3.6%
Black or African American: 60.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
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: 23.1%
Puerto Rican: 22.3%
Cuban: 11.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 43.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 38.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.9%

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: 58.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 1.7%
Other Black: 40.2%

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: 59.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.7%

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: 87.6%
Spanish: 7.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 3.1%

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: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 2.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 79.6%

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