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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

551

Median Agei

24.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
86.8%
BA or Higher
2.6%
Graduate+
0.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$24,500

Median Renti

$700

Total Units

245

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

18%

Home Values

Under $50K
79.1%102
$50K–$100K
14.7%19
$100K–$150K
0.8%1
$200K–$300K
2.3%3
$300K–$500K
1.6%2
$500K–$1M
1.6%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500
2
$500–$750
28
$750–$1,000
10

Year Built

2010–2019
4.9%12
2000–2009
0.8%2
1990–1999
1.6%4
1980–1989
15.9%39
1970–1979
9.4%23
1960–1969
17.1%42
1950–1959
20.4%50
1940–1949
14.3%35
1939 or earlier
15.5%38

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
66.2%133
Electricity
32.8%66
Bottled/LP Gas
1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,375

Mean Household Incomei

$60,858

Per Capita Incomei

$23,409

Poverty Ratei

22%

Unemploymenti

10.6%

Labor Forcei

265

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.5%9
$10K–$15K
4.5%9
$15K–$20K
12.9%26
$20K–$25K
1.5%3
$25K–$30K
4.5%9
$30K–$35K
7.5%15
$35K–$40K
1.5%3
$40K–$45K
3.5%7
$45K–$50K
1.5%3
$50K–$60K
9.5%19
$60K–$75K
19.4%39
$75K–$100K
12.9%26
$100K–$125K
9%18
$125K–$150K
4.5%9
$200K+
3%6

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

264.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
26

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

228

Avg. Commutei

40.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

237

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured
12.9%Uninsured