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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,309

Median Agei

45.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
77.2%
BA or Higher
6.9%
Graduate+
1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$75,200

Median Renti

$738

Total Units

630

Homeownership

69.1%

Vacancy Rate

4%

Home Values

Under $50K
17%71
$50K–$100K
57.4%240
$100K–$150K
21.3%89
$150K–$200K
2.9%12
$200K–$300K
0.7%3
$500K–$1M
0.7%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500
15
$500–$750
80
$750–$1,000
82
$1,000–$1,250
6

Year Built

1990–1999
6.3%40
1980–1989
4.3%27
1970–1979
17.1%108
1960–1969
8.4%53
1950–1959
11.4%72
1940–1949
5.9%37
1939 or earlier
46.5%293

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
79.7%482
Electricity
20.3%123

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,942

Mean Household Incomei

$71,956

Per Capita Incomei

$33,922

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

16.4%

Labor Forcei

701

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
5.1%31
$10K–$15K
2.8%17
$15K–$20K
2.8%17
$20K–$25K
20.3%123
$25K–$30K
3.1%19
$30K–$35K
2.3%14
$35K–$40K
8.3%50
$40K–$45K
6.1%37
$45K–$50K
6.3%38
$50K–$60K
1.7%10
$60K–$75K
9.6%58
$75K–$100K
9.1%55
$100K–$125K
10.6%64
$125K–$150K
4.8%29
$150K–$200K
3.6%22
$200K+
3.5%21

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

120.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
10

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

586

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

586

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured
9.4%Uninsured