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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,047

Median Agei

31.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
80.2%
BA or Higher
17.4%
Graduate+
4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$80,800

Median Renti

$769

Total Units

2,303

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K
17.7%236
$50K–$100K
57.6%766
$100K–$150K
18%239
$150K–$200K
4.2%56
$200K–$300K
2%27
$500K–$1M
0.5%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500
157
$500–$750
227
$750–$1,000
225
$1,000–$1,250
127
$1,250–$1,500
14
$1,500–$2,000
39

Year Built

2010–2019
0.8%18
2000–2009
12.5%287
1990–1999
7.5%173
1980–1989
6.6%153
1970–1979
14.7%338
1960–1969
10.7%246
1950–1959
14.2%328
1940–1949
6.3%144
1939 or earlier
26.7%616

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
71.6%1,520
Electricity
24.9%529
Bottled/LP Gas
1.9%41
No Fuel
0.8%18
Other
0.5%11
Wood
0.2%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,765

Mean Household Incomei

$64,770

Per Capita Incomei

$22,984

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

2,757

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.3%92
$10K–$15K
4.6%97
$15K–$20K
6.6%140
$20K–$25K
3.1%66
$25K–$30K
4.6%97
$30K–$35K
2.7%57
$35K–$40K
9.1%194
$40K–$45K
0.7%15
$45K–$50K
3.7%78
$50K–$60K
12.5%266
$60K–$75K
12.9%273
$75K–$100K
18.5%394
$100K–$125K
8.4%178
$125K–$150K
5.6%120
$150K–$200K
2%42
$200K+
0.7%15

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

98

Residentsi

194

Avg. Tenant Renti

$462/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes92% occupied$549/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

202/PRAC22 homes96% occupied$397/mo rent
811/PRAC26 homes96% occupied$349/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,765/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr
52.4%
Very low income$18K–$29K/yr
23.1%
Low income$29K–$47K/yr
15.8%
Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr
8.7%

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36.3% of subsidized households are minority

29.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.1% 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

1,61326.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
893
Guatemala
41
Philippines
26
United Kingdom
5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,481

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,576

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

185(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured
10.9%Uninsured