Ruskin Park / Forestburg, SD

Neighborhood

Demographics of Ruskin Park / Forestburg

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Households with Children

26.4%

School Enrollment K-12

284

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.6%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

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: 11.1%
High School / GED: 37.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.3%

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: 22.3%
Single Parents: 4.1%
Couples & Adults: 35.8%
Living Alone: 37.7%

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: 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.4%
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: 53.7%
Puerto Rican: 15.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 17.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%

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: 51.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 48.3%

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: 78.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

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: 95.1%
Spanish: 2.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.8%

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: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.6%

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

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