Westhaven Lakes / Palmyra, VA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Westhaven Lakes / Palmyra

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.0%

Households with Children

33.3%

School Enrollment K-12

252

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 13.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.5%
Working Age (35-54): 31.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 14.9%

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: 6.3%
High School / GED: 27.8%
Some College or Associate's: 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.0%

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: 20.8%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 30.9%
Living Alone: 35.8%

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: 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 39.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
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: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 8.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 8.3%
Central American: 48.6%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 34.7%

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: 49.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.8%

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: 49.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.7%
Caribbean: 0.9%
Other Black: 48.0%

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: 49.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.9%

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: 92.5%
Spanish: 2.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 3.5%

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: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 1.7%
Middle School (5-8): 7.7%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 8.0%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

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

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