Gatzmer / Jenningston, WV

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Gatzmer / Jenningston

Holly Meadows / Moore

Demographics of Gatzmer / Jenningston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.5%

Households with Children

15.8%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 10.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 12.6%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.4%
Seniors (65+): 31.6%

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: 6.5%
High School / GED: 38.3%
Some College or Associate's: 22.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.5%

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: 12.2%
Single Parents: 3.6%
Couples & Adults: 42.7%
Living Alone: 41.5%

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: 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.2%
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: 27.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 72.3%

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: 56.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 40.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

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: 97.0%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 0.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 0.2%
Not Enrolled: 89.1%

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