Karnack / Leigh, TX

Neighborhood

Demographics of Karnack / Leigh

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Households with Children

18.5%

School Enrollment K-12

106

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.0%
School Age (5-17): 10.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 7.9%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 24.5%
Seniors (65+): 29.5%

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: 7.1%
High School / GED: 30.2%
Some College or Associate's: 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

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: 10.1%
Single Parents: 8.4%
Couples & Adults: 55.7%
Living Alone: 25.9%

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: 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 20.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.4%
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: 78.6%
Puerto Rican: 6.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%

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: 52.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 47.6%

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: 8.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 91.4%

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: 49.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 50.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 94.6%
Spanish: 4.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

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: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 0.0%
Not Enrolled: 88.2%

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

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