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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,277

Median Agei

45

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
88.5%
BA or Higher
15.3%
Graduate+
5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$82,000

Median Renti

$670

Total Units

2,644

Homeownership

68.1%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
24.1%358
$50K–$100K
43.6%649
$100K–$150K
14.5%215
$150K–$200K
7.7%114
$200K–$300K
6%89
$300K–$500K
2.3%34
$1M+
1.9%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500
221
$500–$750
164
$750–$1,000
201
$1,000–$1,250
10

Year Built

2010–2019
0.2%6
2000–2009
3.9%102
1990–1999
8.4%222
1980–1989
5.7%152
1970–1979
13.2%349
1960–1969
9.2%243
1950–1959
18.4%487
1940–1949
5.6%147
1939 or earlier
35.4%936

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
78.7%1,718
Electricity
16.1%352
Bottled/LP Gas
3.2%70
Wood
1.2%27
Other
0.7%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,083

Mean Household Incomei

$68,143

Per Capita Incomei

$30,611

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

2,266

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6%131
$10K–$15K
9.6%210
$15K–$20K
6.7%147
$20K–$25K
6.4%139
$25K–$30K
3.4%75
$30K–$35K
7.7%167
$35K–$40K
5%109
$40K–$45K
5.2%113
$45K–$50K
2%44
$50K–$60K
7.9%172
$60K–$75K
10.7%233
$75K–$100K
11.6%254
$100K–$125K
8.1%176
$125K–$150K
3.3%72
$150K–$200K
4.4%96
$200K+
2.1%45

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

195

Residentsi

246

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes87% occupied$412/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8125 homes77% occupied$363/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr
71.4%
Very low income$14K–$23K/yr
27.5%
Low income$23K–$36K/yr
1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

61.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.5% of subsidized households are minority

31.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.2% 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

450.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
34

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,091

Avg. Commutei

20.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,113

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

504(11.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured
3.6%Uninsured