Westwego, LA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

70094 & 70096 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Westwego, LA

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ZIP Codes:	70094 & 70096 (PO Box) [See All]
Parish:	Jefferson Parish, LA
Area Codes:	504,985
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	8,568 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	New Orleans-Metairie, LA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	29.8943, -90.2158
Land Area:	36.15 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Westwego, LA has 2 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
70094	Standard	30,638	100.00%	Avondale,Bridge City,Fairfield,Nine Mile Point,Nine Mile Pt,South Kenner,Waggaman
70096	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Westwego, LA has 32,031 residents, with an average household size of 2.1. The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (11.1%) and 35-39 (5.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.2% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	30,638
Total Households:	11,694
Total Housing Units:	13,066
Average Household Size:	2.61
Average Family Size:	3.66

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	8,568
Total Households:	3,693
Total Housing Units:	4,127
Average Household Size:	2.32
Average Family Size:	3.54

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	32,905	32,218	31,549	31,064	30,306	30,232	30,604	30,445	30,468	30,712	32,420	31,405	32,031
Decennial Census	31,669	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	30,638	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.5

Male Median Age: 37.8

Female Median Age: 40.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	913	1,008	1,136	1,126	891	870	874	871	817	823	941	1,084	1,049	802	596	398	266	150
Female	920	981	998	1,007	884	954	1,039	1,020	1,000	954	1,057	1,264	1,140	886	741	589	326	263
Total	1,833	1,989	2,134	2,133	1,775	1,824	1,913	1,891	1,817	1,777	1,998	2,348	2,189	1,688	1,337	987	592	413

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,894	36.83%
Black:	13,709	42.46%
Hispanic:*	3,730	11.55%
Asian:	938	2.90%
American Indian:	235	0.73%
Hawaiian:	8	0.02%
Other:	1,776	5.50%
Total:	32,290	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	14,615	47.70%	37.8 years
Females:	16,023	52.30%	40.9 years
Total:	30,638	100%	39.5 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	4,049	47.26%	38.9 years
Females:	4,519	52.74%	43.4 years
Total:	8,568	100%	41.7 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	29,172	91.07%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	276	0.86%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,137	3.55%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,446	8.06%
Total Population:	32,031	100%
Total Native Population:	29,448	91.94%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,583	8.06%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Westwego, LA have an average household income of $52,657 (lower than the State by 12.3%, and much lower than the Nation by 33.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($68,429 vs $30,331). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$39,024	$37,050	$34,922	$34,081	$32,411	$34,152	$34,199	$34,746	$38,017	$41,237	$41,909	$46,657	$52,657
Median Family Income	$45,689	$46,588	$42,673	$39,794	$37,091	$39,909	$38,501	$38,936	$41,477	$47,372	$44,599	$54,109	$68,429
Median NonFamily Income	$24,157	$23,194	$21,927	$24,922	$23,781	$22,482	$23,659	$26,601	$24,961	$26,970	$28,084	$31,458	$30,331
Median Male Income	$40,952	$40,802	$39,379	$36,771	$36,751	$38,323	$40,103	$40,837	$40,558	$40,821	$41,046	$47,757	$52,403
Median Female Income	$28,075	$30,164	$30,476	$31,248	$30,853	$29,228	$26,753	$28,078	$29,834	$31,953	$33,872	$38,252	$39,595

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,634	53.76%
Unemployed:	1,138	4.49%
Not In Labor Force:	10,589	41.75%
Total:	25,361	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,245	23.80%
Service:	3,542	25.98%
Sales and Office:	2,741	20.10%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,647	12.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,459	18.04%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,634	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Westwego, LA, the median home value is $154,600 - much lower than the State by 25.9%, and up $42,000 (37.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,172 per month - much higher than the State by 12.9%, and up $177 (17.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Westwego pay under $1,000 (48.3%). About 48.3% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 48.6% (50.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 51.4% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$116,600	$117,400	$113,200	$112,000	$109,100	$108,100	$105,500	$105,600	$108,200	$112,600	$115,200	$138,700	$154,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	204	4.55%
$500 to $999:	1,200	26.76%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,718	38.31%
$1,500 to $1,999:	867	19.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:	148	3.30%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	8	0.18%
No Rent:	340	7.58%
Total:	4,485	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$819	$817	$846	$847	$857	$876	$905	$944	$975	$995	$1,052	$1,136	$1,172

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,829	30.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,161	33.35%
Renter Occupied:	4,485	35.95%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	12,475	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	12,475	91.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,208	8.83%
Total Housing Units:	13,683	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

16.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (26.6%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 77.9%, which is well below the state rate (86.9%). The share of people in poverty is 18.2%, which is above the state rate (14.2%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), up 1.6 percentage points since 2011 and down 2.9 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,705	8.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,816	13.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,671	35.99%
Some college, no degree:	4,866	22.83%
Associate's degree:	1,295	6.08%
Bachelor's degree:	1,709	8.02%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,254	5.88%
Total:	21,316	100%
High school graduate or higher:	16,795	78.79%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,963	13.90%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	13,531	37.93%
Public Insurance:	18,489	51.82%
No Insurance:	3,657	10.25%
Total:	35,677	100%
Has Health Insurance:	32,020	89.75%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.6%	15.2%	19.0%	21.3%	21.8%	21.6%	21.5%	23.1%	21.1%	19.1%	20.5%	20.0%	18.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	382	4.62%
Kindergarten:	356	4.30%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,864	46.69%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,153	26.02%
College or graduate school:	1,520	18.37%
Total:	8,275	100%
Early Childhood:	738	8.92%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,373	77.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Westwego supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 287 business establishments, employing about 4,254 people with an annual payroll of $306,132,000. USPS data shows 12,988 residential mailboxes and 485 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	12,988Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	485Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	14,848Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	11,085Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	864Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	287Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$78,488,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$306,132,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,254Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Westwego, LA is located in Jefferson Parish, within the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35380) and Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 988,763 people, about 3.1% of whom live in Westwego. ZIP Codes here cover 36.152 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.002 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	New Orleans-Metairie, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	35380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	988,763Source: Census
MSA:	New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	36.152 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	6.002 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	81165Source: Census
Place Name:	Westwego city; LouisianaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Westwego, LA

New Orleans, LA ~3.9 miles
Ama, LA ~4.2 miles
Kenner, LA ~6.8 miles
Marrero, LA ~6.9 miles
Metairie, LA ~6.9 miles
Luling, LA ~9.1 miles
Harvey, LA ~9.2 miles
Saint Rose, LA ~9.4 miles
Gretna, LA ~9.6 miles
Boutte, LA ~10.8 miles
Destrehan, LA ~11.5 miles
Paradis, LA ~13.4 miles
Des Allemands, LA ~13.5 miles
Arabi, LA ~14.4 miles
Hahnville, LA ~15.7 miles
Belle Chasse, LA ~16.5 miles
Chalmette, LA ~16.7 miles
Norco, LA ~17.1 miles
Barataria, LA ~18.9 miles
Meraux, LA ~19.8 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	8,032	95.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	79	0.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	257	3.07%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	14	3.23%
Total Population:	8,382	100%
Total Native Population:	8,111	96.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:	271	3.23%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	983	24.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	968	24.12%
Renter Occupied:	2,063	51.40%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,014	100%

Less than 9th grade:	581	9.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	810	12.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,321	36.91%
Some college, no degree:	1,096	17.43%
Associate's degree:	415	6.60%
Bachelor's degree:	734	11.67%
Graduate or professional degree:	331	5.26%
Total:	6,288	100%
High school graduate or higher:	4,897	77.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,065	16.94%

Private Insurance:	4,121	43.12%
Public Insurance:	4,664	48.81%
No Insurance:	771	8.07%
Total:	9,556	100%
Has Health Insurance:	8,785	91.93%

All ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics of Westwego, LA

70094 & 70096 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Westwego, LA

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Westwego, LA has 2 ZIP Codes

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Westwego, LA

Sources & References

White:	5,132	58.77%
Black:	2,351	26.92%
Hispanic:*	760	8.70%
Asian:	92	1.05%
American Indian:	84	0.96%
Hawaiian:	4	0.05%
Other:	310	3.55%
Total:	8,733	100%

Employed:	3,634	50.30%
Unemployed:	115	1.59%
Not In Labor Force:	3,475	48.10%
Total:	7,224	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	1,037	28.54%
Service:	775	21.33%
Sales and Office:	968	26.64%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	422	11.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	432	11.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,634	100%

Less than $500:	153	7.42%
$500 to $999:	769	37.28%
$1,000 to $1,499:	765	37.08%
$1,500 to $1,999:	220	10.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	156	7.56%
Total:	2,063	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,014	90.71%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	411	9.29%
Total Housing Units:	4,425	100%

Nursery School, Preschool:	60	3.62%
Kindergarten:	55	3.32%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	710	42.85%
High school (grades 9-12):	324	19.55%
College or graduate school:	508	30.66%
Total:	1,657	100%
Early Childhood:	115	6.94%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,089	65.72%