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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,714

Median Agei

40.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.9%
BA or Higher
21.9%
Graduate+
6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$144,500

Median Renti

$922

Total Units

8,394

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K
3%157
$50K–$100K
15.6%820
$100K–$150K
35.4%1,856
$150K–$200K
16.2%851
$200K–$300K
22.7%1,191
$300K–$500K
6.3%329
$500K–$1M
0.5%28
$1M+
0.2%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500
263
$500–$750
434
$750–$1,000
672
$1,000–$1,250
539
$1,250–$1,500
228
$1,500–$2,000
78
$2,000+
50

Year Built

2020 or later
0.5%42
2010–2019
3.2%266
2000–2009
11.1%933
1990–1999
5.8%490
1980–1989
6.9%578
1970–1979
11.7%985
1960–1969
7%586
1950–1959
18.3%1,532
1940–1949
10.4%871
1939 or earlier
25.1%2,111

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
84.9%6,415
Electricity
12.6%955
Bottled/LP Gas
1.5%113
No Fuel
0.6%47
Wood
0.3%19
Other
0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,011

Mean Household Incomei

$92,222

Per Capita Incomei

$37,776

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

9,325

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.2%315
$10K–$15K
5.7%428
$15K–$20K
2.8%215
$20K–$25K
4.2%318
$25K–$30K
6.2%470
$30K–$35K
3.4%256
$35K–$40K
5%375
$40K–$45K
2.8%210
$45K–$50K
2.1%161
$50K–$60K
6.7%509
$60K–$75K
9%683
$75K–$100K
15.7%1,184
$100K–$125K
8.8%663
$125K–$150K
7.8%593
$150K–$200K
9.6%722
$200K+
6%455

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

542

Residentsi

824

Avg. Tenant Renti

$354/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing301 homes97% occupied$322/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers150 homes86% occupied$437/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 891 homes87% occupied$326/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,011/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr
76.3%
Very low income$22K–$37K/yr
18%
Low income$37K–$58K/yr
5.7%

Who Receives This Housing

63.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20.6% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.6% 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

4822.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
255
Philippines
64
India
40
Korea
11
Germany
4
Canada
1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,340

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,736

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,030(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured
4.6%Uninsured