Sherman / Eken Park, WI

Neighborhood

Demographics of Sherman / Eken Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.3%

Households with Children

22.5%

School Enrollment K-12

541

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 37.5%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.1%
Seniors (65+): 8.0%

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: 4.7%
High School / GED: 19.1%
Some College or Associate's: 28.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.2%

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: 11.5%
Single Parents: 10.9%
Couples & Adults: 19.1%
Living Alone: 58.5%

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: 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
Asian: 3.2%
Black or African American: 5.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 14.0%
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: 78.1%
Puerto Rican: 1.8%
Cuban: 6.9%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%

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: 35.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.2%

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: 44.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 13.6%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 41.8%

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: 54.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.2%

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: 87.5%
Spanish: 9.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
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: 6.7%
Elementary (1-4): 2.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 3.3%
College / Graduate: 13.0%
Not Enrolled: 71.6%

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

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