Bristol / East Salem, WV

Neighborhood

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Flinderation / Lake Floyd

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Demographics of Bristol / East Salem

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

Households with Children

23.0%

School Enrollment K-12

164

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.5%
School Age (5-17): 12.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.1%
Working Age (35-54): 20.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.3%
Seniors (65+): 21.1%

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: 12.8%
High School / GED: 48.0%
Some College or Associate's: 22.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.5%

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: 11.2%
Single Parents: 11.8%
Couples & Adults: 23.5%
Living Alone: 53.5%

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: 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 2.1%
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: 37.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 61.6%

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: 71.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

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: 96.0%
Spanish: 0.5%
European & Indo-European: 3.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
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: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 2.9%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 13.5%
Not Enrolled: 74.2%

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