Cherokee Heights / Brookfield Park, VA

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Cherokee Heights / Brookfield Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.6%

Households with Children

6.4%

School Enrollment K-12

116

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.2%
School Age (5-17): 3.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 33.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.1%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

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: 8.1%
High School / GED: 27.6%
Some College or Associate's: 27.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.6%

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: 2.6%
Single Parents: 3.8%
Couples & Adults: 59.0%
Living Alone: 34.5%

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: 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
Asian: 2.9%
Black or African American: 16.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 11.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
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: 42.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.3%

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: 76.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 23.7%

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: 41.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 49.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.9%

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: 3.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.9%
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: 0.2%
Elementary (1-4): 1.3%
Middle School (5-8): 2.0%
High School (9-12): 0.4%
College / Graduate: 11.7%
Not Enrolled: 84.4%

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