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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,154

Median Agei

44.9

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
86.1%
BA or Higher
16.7%
Graduate+
4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$71,200

Median Renti

$755

Total Units

4,198

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K
19.8%518
$50K–$100K
49.6%1,296
$100K–$150K
11.8%308
$150K–$200K
10%261
$200K–$300K
7.1%185
$300K–$500K
1.7%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500
166
$500–$750
482
$750–$1,000
533
$1,000–$1,250
69
$1,250–$1,500
30
$1,500–$2,000
19
$2,000+
30

Year Built

2010–2019
4.3%181
2000–2009
7.3%305
1990–1999
7.1%299
1980–1989
6.1%255
1970–1979
17%712
1960–1969
10%418
1950–1959
9.2%385
1940–1949
7.2%302
1939 or earlier
31.9%1,341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
70.7%2,803
Electricity
27%1,070
No Fuel
1%41
Bottled/LP Gas
0.8%30
Other
0.3%12
Wood
0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,798

Mean Household Incomei

$65,907

Per Capita Incomei

$30,764

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

3,953

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.7%148
$10K–$15K
4.3%171
$15K–$20K
5%200
$20K–$25K
2.9%114
$25K–$30K
8.1%321
$30K–$35K
7.7%305
$35K–$40K
5.3%209
$40K–$45K
2.2%89
$45K–$50K
7.9%314
$50K–$60K
13.2%522
$60K–$75K
10.7%424
$75K–$100K
7.6%303
$100K–$125K
9.6%380
$125K–$150K
7.1%283
$150K–$200K
3%118
$200K+
1.6%64

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

500.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland
21
Philippines
6

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,756

Avg. Commutei

14.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,815

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

349(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured
4.4%Uninsured