Valencia Heights, SC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Valencia Heights

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.2%

Households with Children

23.0%

School Enrollment K-12

585

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 45.4%
Working Age (35-54): 18.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.1%
Seniors (65+): 8.8%

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: 3.0%
High School / GED: 23.0%
Some College or Associate's: 43.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.3%

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: 2.5%
Single Parents: 20.5%
Couples & Adults: 20.2%
Living Alone: 56.8%

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: 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 36.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 3.9%

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: 4.4%
Puerto Rican: 16.7%
Cuban: 22.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 55.0%
South American: 1.7%
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: 50.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.0%

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: 53.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 4.2%
Other Black: 42.8%

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: 53.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

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: 95.6%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 2.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.5%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 10.9%
Not Enrolled: 71.0%

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

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