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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

287

Median Agei

39.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
89.7%
BA or Higher
7.7%
Graduate+
5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$42,100

Median Renti

—

Total Units

154

Homeownership

95%

Vacancy Rate

21.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
64.3%74
$50K–$100K
24.3%28
$100K–$150K
1.7%2
$150K–$200K
7.8%9
$200K–$300K
1.7%2

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000
3

Year Built

2010–2019
12.3%19
2000–2009
3.9%6
1990–1999
7.8%12
1980–1989
21.4%33
1970–1979
2.6%4
1960–1969
5.2%8
1950–1959
6.5%10
1940–1949
11.7%18
1939 or earlier
28.6%44

Heating Fuel

Electricity
52.9%64
Utility Gas
42.1%51
Wood
4.1%5
Other
0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,625

Mean Household Incomei

$55,760

Per Capita Incomei

$22,379

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

14%

Labor Forcei

129

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
10.7%13
$10K–$15K
2.5%3
$15K–$20K
3.3%4
$20K–$25K
7.4%9
$25K–$30K
7.4%9
$30K–$35K
3.3%4
$35K–$40K
0.8%1
$40K–$45K
6.6%8
$45K–$50K
2.5%3
$50K–$60K
12.4%15
$60K–$75K
18.2%22
$75K–$100K
9.9%12
$100K–$125K
9.9%12
$125K–$150K
4.1%5
$150K–$200K
0.8%1

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

109

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

111

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(14% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured
3.1%Uninsured