Wasena / Ghent, VA

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

Demographics of Wasena / Ghent

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

46.6%

Households with Children

31.7%

School Enrollment K-12

488

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 18.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.8%
Working Age (35-54): 31.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.8%
Seniors (65+): 12.6%

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: 0.9%
High School / GED: 23.1%
Some College or Associate's: 29.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.7%

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: 15.1%
Single Parents: 16.6%
Couples & Adults: 22.9%
Living Alone: 45.4%

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: 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
Asian: 2.0%
Black or African American: 7.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.1%
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: 40.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 59.5%

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: 83.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 17.0%

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: 63.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.5%

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: 95.9%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 7.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 1.9%
Not Enrolled: 79.3%

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