Penn Forest / Westward Park, VA

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Penn Forest / Westward Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.7%

Households with Children

30.4%

School Enrollment K-12

554

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.3%
School Age (5-17): 19.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.7%
Working Age (35-54): 29.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 24.1%

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: 5.5%
High School / GED: 32.5%
Some College or Associate's: 29.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.8%

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: 21.0%
Single Parents: 9.4%
Couples & Adults: 34.4%
Living Alone: 35.2%

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: 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 1.9%
Black or African American: 6.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
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: 31.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 1.5%
Central American: 66.7%
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: 45.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.2%

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: 45.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 4.7%
Other Black: 49.4%

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: 66.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

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: 93.6%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.3%
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): 7.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 76.2%

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