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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

519

Median Agei

40.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95%
BA or Higher
19%
Graduate+
3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,200

Median Renti

$944

Total Units

258

Homeownership

92.6%

Vacancy Rate

21.3%

Home Values

Under $50K
25%47
$50K–$100K
33%62
$100K–$150K
20.7%39
$150K–$200K
12.8%24
$200K–$300K
8.5%16

Rent Distribution

$500–$750
4
$750–$1,000
8
$1,500–$2,000
3

Year Built

2000–2009
1.2%3
1990–1999
2.3%6
1970–1979
28.3%73
1960–1969
7.4%19
1950–1959
22.1%57
1940–1949
5%13
1939 or earlier
33.7%87

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
74.9%152
Electricity
25.1%51

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,125

Mean Household Incomei

$86,066

Per Capita Incomei

$37,904

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

19.6%

Labor Forcei

286

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6.9%14
$10K–$15K
2.5%5
$15K–$20K
1%2
$20K–$25K
2.5%5
$25K–$30K
3.4%7
$30K–$35K
2%4
$35K–$40K
6.4%13
$40K–$45K
2.5%5
$45K–$50K
6.9%14
$50K–$60K
3.9%8
$60K–$75K
18.2%37
$75K–$100K
17.2%35
$100K–$125K
11.3%23
$125K–$150K
4.4%9
$150K–$200K
4.4%9
$200K+
6.4%13

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

1

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

228

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

230

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

28(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured
4.2%Uninsured