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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,510

Median Agei

39.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
78.1%
BA or Higher
13.2%
Graduate+
4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,100

Median Renti

$943

Total Units

10,077

Homeownership

73.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K
7.2%509
$50K–$100K
15.2%1,075
$100K–$150K
26.1%1,845
$150K–$200K
26.1%1,842
$200K–$300K
19.2%1,354
$300K–$500K
5%350
$500K–$1M
0.9%64
$1M+
0.4%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500
306
$500–$750
459
$750–$1,000
613
$1,000–$1,250
642
$1,250–$1,500
184
$1,500–$2,000
265
$2,000+
42

Year Built

2010–2019
3.2%319
2000–2009
16.6%1,671
1990–1999
13.5%1,365
1980–1989
6.5%660
1970–1979
13.3%1,341
1960–1969
9.6%968
1950–1959
9.6%964
1940–1949
3.7%375
1939 or earlier
24%2,414

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
83.9%8,056
Electricity
14%1,342
Bottled/LP Gas
1%98
Other
0.5%50
No Fuel
0.3%29
Solar
0.2%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,462

Mean Household Incomei

$79,271

Per Capita Incomei

$32,181

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

13,181

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.2%304
$10K–$15K
5.5%532
$15K–$20K
3.1%302
$20K–$25K
3.7%354
$25K–$30K
5.4%522
$30K–$35K
5.7%551
$35K–$40K
2.3%221
$40K–$45K
6.4%616
$45K–$50K
3.7%352
$50K–$60K
8.9%852
$60K–$75K
8.6%821
$75K–$100K
16.1%1,543
$100K–$125K
9.4%900
$125K–$150K
6.5%620
$150K–$200K
6.8%656
$200K+
4.7%452

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

624

Residentsi

686

Avg. Tenant Renti

$408/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8347 homes94% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,462/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr
64%
Very low income$19K–$31K/yr
29%
Low income$31K–$50K/yr
7%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,46414.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
2,885
Philippines
58
Korea
42
Germany
29
United Kingdom
26
Poland
17
Canada
1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,834

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,247

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

830(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured
7.5%Uninsured