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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,543

Median Agei

43.9

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
93.7%
BA or Higher
23.7%
Graduate+
9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$77,800

Median Renti

$777

Total Units

1,182

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K
13.4%111
$50K–$100K
46.6%386
$100K–$150K
17.5%145
$150K–$200K
12.2%101
$200K–$300K
7.7%64
$300K–$500K
2.5%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500
48
$500–$750
57
$750–$1,000
71
$1,000–$1,250
51
$1,250–$1,500
5
$2,000+
13

Year Built

2020 or later
0.6%7
2010–2019
1.1%13
2000–2009
3%35
1990–1999
1.9%22
1980–1989
4.8%57
1970–1979
6.3%74
1960–1969
11.3%134
1950–1959
9.8%116
1940–1949
7.7%91
1939 or earlier
53.6%633

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
78.8%845
Electricity
16.9%181
Bottled/LP Gas
1.8%19
Other
1.7%18
No Fuel
0.7%7
Wood
0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,446

Mean Household Incomei

$72,173

Per Capita Incomei

$31,213

Poverty Ratei

20.9%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

1,195

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.7%50
$10K–$15K
7.9%85
$15K–$20K
2.1%23
$20K–$25K
7%75
$25K–$30K
10.5%113
$30K–$35K
4.2%45
$35K–$40K
3.9%42
$40K–$45K
5.1%55
$45K–$50K
0.7%7
$50K–$60K
4.9%53
$60K–$75K
9.2%99
$75K–$100K
12.2%131
$100K–$125K
12.4%133
$125K–$150K
4.8%52
$150K–$200K
6.9%74
$200K+
3.4%36

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

67

Residentsi

86

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes97% occupied$319/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes88% occupied$516/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,446/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr
68.5%
Very low income$17K–$28K/yr
26.5%
Low income$28K–$44K/yr
2%
Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr
3%

Who Receives This Housing

53% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.7% of subsidized households are minority

36.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.7% 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

341.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India
17
Poland
8
Mexico
5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,150

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,169

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

179(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured
3.8%Uninsured