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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,149

Median Agei

39.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
93.7%
BA or Higher
16.4%
Graduate+
5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,300

Median Renti

$738

Total Units

5,503

Homeownership

64.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K
11%344
$50K–$100K
34.8%1,090
$100K–$150K
26.2%819
$150K–$200K
14.9%466
$200K–$300K
4.9%154
$300K–$500K
6.4%200
$500K–$1M
1.3%41
$1M+
0.5%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500
462
$500–$750
400
$750–$1,000
533
$1,000–$1,250
178
$1,500–$2,000
19
$2,000+
76

Year Built

2010–2019
1.5%83
2000–2009
4.8%262
1990–1999
8.7%477
1980–1989
8.6%474
1970–1979
23.2%1,277
1960–1969
12%662
1950–1959
8.6%474
1940–1949
5.7%315
1939 or earlier
26.9%1,479

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
71.7%3,482
Electricity
26.3%1,278
Bottled/LP Gas
1%48
Wood
0.8%37
No Fuel
0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,720

Mean Household Incomei

$62,638

Per Capita Incomei

$28,714

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

5,431

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
13%632
$10K–$15K
3.9%187
$15K–$20K
6.7%324
$20K–$25K
5.9%288
$25K–$30K
3.2%155
$30K–$35K
2.6%128
$35K–$40K
5.6%274
$40K–$45K
4%193
$45K–$50K
2.6%127
$50K–$60K
8.9%430
$60K–$75K
12.5%608
$75K–$100K
12.3%597
$100K–$125K
7%339
$125K–$150K
5.4%260
$150K–$200K
2.9%142
$200K+
3.5%170

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

399

Residentsi

482

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes86% occupied$475/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8286 homes90% occupied$334/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC23 homes98% occupied$473/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,720/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr
70.9%
Very low income$16K–$26K/yr
28.9%
Low income$26K–$42K/yr
0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

64.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.9% of subsidized households are minority

32.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.1% 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

1061%

By Region

Top Countries

India
24
United Kingdom
19
Philippines
8

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,107

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,171

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

687(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured
4.6%Uninsured