Edwardsville / Lara, VA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Edwardsville / Lara

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.9%

Households with Children

22.3%

School Enrollment K-12

326

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 18.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.4%
Working Age (35-54): 19.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 32.6%

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: 12.4%
High School / GED: 30.2%
Some College or Associate's: 31.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.9%

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: 13.0%
Single Parents: 9.4%
Couples & Adults: 46.4%
Living Alone: 31.3%

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: 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
Asian: 3.7%
Black or African American: 33.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.7%
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: 14.5%
Puerto Rican: 79.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%

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: 44.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.2%

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: 39.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 60.8%

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: 60.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

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: 92.5%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.0%
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: 3.7%
Elementary (1-4): 2.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 9.1%
College / Graduate: 6.3%
Not Enrolled: 74.0%

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

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