Elza / Laurel, TN

Neighborhood

Demographics of Elza / Laurel

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Households with Children

22.7%

School Enrollment K-12

277

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.9%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.7%
Working Age (35-54): 32.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 25.3%

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: 7.0%
High School / GED: 33.1%
Some College or Associate's: 27.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.2%

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: 20.0%
Single Parents: 2.7%
Couples & Adults: 51.0%
Living Alone: 26.3%

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: 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
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: 44.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.2%

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: 51.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 44.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

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: 97.2%
Spanish: 0.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
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: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 2.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 81.7%

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

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