Fort Hill / Chestnut Hill, VA

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Fort Hill / Chestnut Hill

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Households with Children

22.6%

School Enrollment K-12

164

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.9%
School Age (5-17): 9.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 31.1%
Working Age (35-54): 20.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

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: 13.0%
High School / GED: 25.0%
Some College or Associate's: 31.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.0%

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: 15.6%
Single Parents: 7.0%
Couples & Adults: 42.6%
Living Alone: 34.8%

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: 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 15.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 76.8%
Puerto Rican: 2.4%
Cuban: 12.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.8%
South American: 6.5%
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: 36.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 63.1%

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: 42.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 2.9%
Other Black: 54.6%

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: 61.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

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: 96.3%
Spanish: 3.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.5%
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): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 1.3%
High School (9-12): 1.8%
College / Graduate: 11.0%
Not Enrolled: 78.1%

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