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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,915

Median Agei

39.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
84.5%
BA or Higher
17.6%
Graduate+
6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,100

Median Renti

$826

Total Units

3,088

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K
6.8%128
$50K–$100K
18.5%348
$100K–$150K
44.5%836
$150K–$200K
20.7%388
$200K–$300K
5.3%100
$300K–$500K
2.8%53
$500K–$1M
1.3%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500
202
$500–$750
114
$750–$1,000
438
$1,000–$1,250
63
$1,250–$1,500
55
$1,500–$2,000
23

Year Built

2020 or later
0.6%19
2010–2019
4.1%127
2000–2009
5.8%179
1990–1999
8.5%264
1980–1989
4.2%130
1970–1979
16.3%503
1960–1969
13.1%403
1950–1959
19.8%610
1940–1949
4.2%130
1939 or earlier
23.4%723

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
75%2,103
Electricity
24.3%682
Bottled/LP Gas
0.4%11
Wood
0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,939

Mean Household Incomei

$70,864

Per Capita Incomei

$29,634

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

3,529

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
5.2%145
$10K–$15K
4.6%130
$15K–$20K
3%83
$20K–$25K
3%84
$25K–$30K
8.3%233
$30K–$35K
6.6%185
$35K–$40K
4.1%114
$40K–$45K
7.6%214
$45K–$50K
4.6%128
$50K–$60K
3.6%100
$60K–$75K
11%309
$75K–$100K
16.4%460
$100K–$125K
10%279
$125K–$150K
3.5%98
$150K–$200K
4.1%116
$200K+
4.5%126

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

100

Residentsi

189

Avg. Tenant Renti

$344/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing79 homes97% occupied$336/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes86% occupied$387/mo rent

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

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,939/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr
76.3%
Very low income$18K–$29K/yr
16.1%
Low income$29K–$47K/yr
5.1%
Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr
2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

62.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

25.2% of subsidized households are minority

16.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.1% 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

5588.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
433
Guatemala
29
United Kingdom
22

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,313

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,324

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

433(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured
4.1%Uninsured