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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,899

Median Agei

58.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
97.2%
BA or Higher
40.2%
Graduate+
14.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,700

Median Renti

$773

Total Units

1,954

Homeownership

64.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
5.6%61
$50K–$100K
7.5%81
$100K–$150K
9.1%99
$150K–$200K
27.9%302
$200K–$300K
38%412
$300K–$500K
11.4%124
$500K–$1M
0.5%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500
48
$500–$750
216
$750–$1,000
207
$1,250–$1,500
43
$2,000+
80

Year Built

2010–2019
4.6%90
2000–2009
5.9%116
1990–1999
10.4%203
1980–1989
3.6%71
1970–1979
8.6%168
1960–1969
4.9%95
1950–1959
4.4%85
1940–1949
7%136
1939 or earlier
50.7%990

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
83.2%1,407
Electricity
13.1%221
Bottled/LP Gas
2.4%41
Wood
1.4%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,765

Mean Household Incomei

$80,310

Per Capita Incomei

$45,030

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

1,744

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.9%49
$10K–$15K
4.3%72
$15K–$20K
1.7%29
$20K–$25K
8%135
$25K–$30K
3%50
$30K–$35K
8.6%146
$35K–$40K
6.4%108
$40K–$45K
3%51
$45K–$50K
6.4%108
$50K–$60K
7.8%132
$60K–$75K
7.4%126
$75K–$100K
10.3%175
$100K–$125K
7.6%129
$125K–$150K
7%119
$150K–$200K
5.9%100
$200K+
9.6%163

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

341.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
4

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,728

Avg. Commutei

14 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,728

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

308(11.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured
6.4%Uninsured