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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,508

Median Agei

46.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95.5%
BA or Higher
37.5%
Graduate+
5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,600

Median Renti

$679

Total Units

1,369

Homeownership

71.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
5.4%43
$50K–$100K
26.5%209
$100K–$150K
41.4%327
$150K–$200K
15.5%122
$200K–$300K
4.2%33
$300K–$500K
7%55

Rent Distribution

Under $500
42
$500–$750
163
$750–$1,000
65
$1,500–$2,000
30

Year Built

2010–2019
5.1%70
2000–2009
5.2%71
1990–1999
2.5%34
1980–1989
9.9%136
1970–1979
12.1%165
1960–1969
7.2%99
1950–1959
19.4%266
1940–1949
6.2%85
1939 or earlier
32.4%443

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
58.5%646
Electricity
41.5%458

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,179

Mean Household Incomei

$84,781

Per Capita Incomei

$37,308

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

1,545

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.2%24
$10K–$15K
3.7%41
$15K–$20K
3.7%41
$20K–$25K
5.3%59
$25K–$30K
0.5%6
$30K–$35K
3.3%36
$35K–$40K
2.6%29
$40K–$45K
4.7%52
$45K–$50K
4.6%51
$50K–$60K
2.7%30
$60K–$75K
16.5%182
$75K–$100K
14.7%162
$100K–$125K
15.5%171
$125K–$150K
6.1%67
$150K–$200K
10.9%120
$200K+
3%33

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1094.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
80
Guatemala
3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,476

Avg. Commutei

18.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,535

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

85(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured
9.8%Uninsured