Allentown / Metompkin, VA

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Allentown / Metompkin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

10.5%

Households with Children

35.1%

School Enrollment K-12

528

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 22.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.0%
Working Age (35-54): 19.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.1%
Seniors (65+): 22.7%

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: 31.6%
High School / GED: 33.2%
Some College or Associate's: 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.5%

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: 14.5%
Single Parents: 20.6%
Couples & Adults: 31.2%
Living Alone: 33.7%

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: 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 33.0%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 36.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
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: 30.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.3%
Cuban: 3.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 66.1%
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: 36.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.6%

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: 56.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 16.0%
Other Black: 27.9%

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: 54.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.8%

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: 60.9%
Spanish: 31.8%
European & Indo-European: 7.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
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: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 8.6%
High School (9-12): 9.3%
College / Graduate: 0.6%
Not Enrolled: 73.1%

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