Reliance / Alder, WA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Reliance / Alder

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Households with Children

37.3%

School Enrollment K-12

891

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 20.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.3%
Working Age (35-54): 30.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.5%
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: 8.4%
High School / GED: 38.3%
Some College or Associate's: 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.2%

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: 31.0%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 27.8%

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: 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
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: 75.9%
Puerto Rican: 3.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%

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: 43.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.1%

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: 68.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.9%

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: 94.3%
Spanish: 4.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

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: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

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

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