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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,424

Median Agei

38.9

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92.9%
BA or Higher
15.1%
Graduate+
4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$88,900

Median Renti

$723

Total Units

1,635

Homeownership

69.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K
20.8%217
$50K–$100K
39.3%410
$100K–$150K
32.7%341
$150K–$200K
6.7%70
$300K–$500K
0.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500
21
$500–$750
210
$750–$1,000
168
$1,000–$1,250
33
$1,500–$2,000
19

Year Built

2000–2009
0.5%8
1990–1999
0.5%8
1980–1989
1.7%28
1970–1979
30.2%494
1960–1969
7.4%121
1950–1959
12.2%200
1940–1949
8.7%142
1939 or earlier
38.8%634

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
77.3%1,156
Electricity
19.7%295
Bottled/LP Gas
1.9%28
No Fuel
1.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,414

Mean Household Incomei

$67,389

Per Capita Incomei

$30,354

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

1,716

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6.9%103
$10K–$15K
5.5%82
$15K–$20K
4.2%63
$20K–$25K
9.9%148
$25K–$30K
7.1%106
$30K–$35K
2.5%38
$35K–$40K
2.7%40
$40K–$45K
2.5%38
$45K–$50K
2.9%44
$50K–$60K
9.4%140
$60K–$75K
16.4%245
$75K–$100K
12.4%185
$100K–$125K
5.1%76
$125K–$150K
6.6%98
$150K–$200K
3.2%48
$200K+
2.7%41

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

62

Residentsi

64

Avg. Tenant Renti

$328/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing51 homes100% occupied$328/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,414/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr
70%
Very low income$17K–$28K/yr
18%
Low income$28K–$45K/yr
12%

Who Receives This Housing

54% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines
5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,598

Avg. Commutei

38.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,588

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

188(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured
6.6%Uninsured