Midway / Ripplemead, VA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Midway / Ripplemead

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.8%

Households with Children

21.8%

School Enrollment K-12

508

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.7%
School Age (5-17): 15.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.9%
Working Age (35-54): 25.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 22.0%

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: 7.5%
High School / GED: 44.1%
Some College or Associate's: 35.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.8%

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: 17.9%
Single Parents: 3.9%
Couples & Adults: 41.9%
Living Alone: 36.3%

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: 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 4.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 31.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 68.4%

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: 68.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

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: 96.9%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
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: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 1.3%
Not Enrolled: 84.2%

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

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