Mechlenberg Heights / Heatherfield, WV

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Demographics of Mechlenberg Heights / Heatherfield

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.6%

Households with Children

29.4%

School Enrollment K-12

563

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.6%

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: 6.9%
High School / GED: 15.4%
Some College or Associate's: 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.5%

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: 20.5%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 34.1%
Living Alone: 36.5%

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: 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 5.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.5%
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: 32.6%
Puerto Rican: 10.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.1%
South American: 14.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 35.8%

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: 40.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 59.8%

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: 31.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 65.3%

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: 25.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 69.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

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: 96.9%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.6%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 19.7%
Not Enrolled: 62.0%

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

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