Lakeside / Riverside, VA

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

Demographics of Lakeside / Riverside

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

63.6%

Households with Children

25.0%

School Enrollment K-12

390

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 14.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.2%
Seniors (65+): 24.0%

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: 2.3%
High School / GED: 18.0%
Some College or Associate's: 16.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 63.6%

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: 21.7%
Single Parents: 3.4%
Couples & Adults: 43.0%
Living Alone: 32.0%

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: 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 5.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
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: 54.6%
Puerto Rican: 23.8%
Cuban: 7.9%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 9.7%
South American: 4.0%
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: 38.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 60.7%

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: 66.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 9.9%
Caribbean: 3.0%
Other Black: 20.9%

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: 57.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

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: 96.6%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 5.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.8%

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