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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

441

Median Agei

39.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95.5%
BA or Higher
15.4%
Graduate+
2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,000

Median Renti

$774

Total Units

197

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K
10.2%14
$50K–$100K
12.4%17
$100K–$150K
24.8%34
$150K–$200K
13.9%19
$200K–$300K
28.5%39
$300K–$500K
9.5%13
$1M+
0.7%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750
9
$750–$1,000
30
$1,000–$1,250
6

Year Built

2010–2019
3.6%7
2000–2009
8.6%17
1990–1999
9.6%19
1980–1989
2%4
1970–1979
6.1%12
1960–1969
4.6%9
1950–1959
3.6%7
1940–1949
8.1%16
1939 or earlier
53.8%106

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas
68.7%125
Electricity
11.5%21
Utility Gas
9.3%17
Fuel Oil
4.9%9
Other
4.4%8
Wood
1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,765

Mean Household Incomei

$92,003

Per Capita Incomei

$36,585

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

202

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
0.5%1
$15K–$20K
3.8%7
$20K–$25K
0.5%1
$25K–$30K
1.6%3
$30K–$35K
4.9%9
$35K–$40K
2.7%5
$40K–$45K
11.5%21
$45K–$50K
1.6%3
$50K–$60K
12.1%22
$60K–$75K
17.6%32
$75K–$100K
17.6%32
$100K–$125K
9.9%18
$125K–$150K
6.6%12
$150K–$200K
2.2%4
$200K+
6.6%12

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

51.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala
3
Poland
2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

182

Avg. Commutei

39 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

189

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

28(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured
5%Uninsured