Gibson Station / Wheeler, VA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Gibson Station / Wheeler

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.5%

Households with Children

12.4%

School Enrollment K-12

114

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.4%
School Age (5-17): 9.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.6%
Working Age (35-54): 21.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 21.5%
Seniors (65+): 26.7%

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: 18.1%
High School / GED: 39.9%
Some College or Associate's: 27.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

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: 7.2%
Single Parents: 5.2%
Couples & Adults: 60.8%
Living Alone: 26.8%

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: 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.3%
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: 46.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 53.8%

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: 21.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 75.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

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: 97.7%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
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: 0.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.4%
Middle School (5-8): 2.0%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 8.2%
Not Enrolled: 83.4%

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

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