East Sweetwater / Wood, TN

Neighborhood

Demographics of East Sweetwater / Wood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.4%

Households with Children

21.3%

School Enrollment K-12

333

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 12.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.3%
Working Age (35-54): 29.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 21.5%

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: 22.5%
High School / GED: 48.1%
Some College or Associate's: 19.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.4%

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: 15.2%
Single Parents: 6.1%
Couples & Adults: 29.7%
Living Alone: 49.0%

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: 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 98.3%
Puerto Rican: 1.7%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
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: 29.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 70.7%

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: 62.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.5%

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: 89.2%
Spanish: 10.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
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: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 2.6%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 0.6%
Not Enrolled: 85.4%

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

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