Old Orchid / Kanawha Hills, 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 Old Orchid / Kanawha Hills

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

60.9%

Households with Children

53.2%

School Enrollment K-12

1,971

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.5%
School Age (5-17): 24.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.7%
Working Age (35-54): 35.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.6%
Seniors (65+): 7.7%

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: 2.6%
High School / GED: 12.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 60.8%

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: 47.1%
Single Parents: 6.1%
Couples & Adults: 31.0%
Living Alone: 15.8%

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: 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
Asian: 4.8%
Black or African American: 12.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.5%
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: 10.3%
Puerto Rican: 17.6%
Cuban: 19.8%
Dominican: 5.7%
Central American: 25.9%
South American: 9.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%

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: 39.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 59.5%

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: 52.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 4.6%
Other Black: 43.2%

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: 20.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 71.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.8%

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: 92.7%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 2.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 4.9%
Elementary (1-4): 8.3%
Middle School (5-8): 7.0%
High School (9-12): 8.1%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 67.7%

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