Lake Shores / Smith Lake Terrace, VA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Lake Shores / Smith Lake Terrace

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.1%

Households with Children

27.9%

School Enrollment K-12

514

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.4%
Working Age (35-54): 28.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 26.7%

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: 5.1%
High School / GED: 21.8%
Some College or Associate's: 34.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.1%

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: 25.3%
Single Parents: 2.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.7%
Living Alone: 32.4%

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: 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
Asian: 4.0%
Black or African American: 5.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.3%
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: 43.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 56.0%

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: 77.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 23.0%

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: 48.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

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: 91.9%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 3.2%
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: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 2.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 82.3%

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

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