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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,536

Median Agei

37.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.6%
BA or Higher
16.4%
Graduate+
5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,000

Median Renti

$955

Total Units

985

Homeownership

84.2%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
2.2%16
$50K–$100K
35.4%254
$100K–$150K
23.3%167
$150K–$200K
17.7%127
$200K–$300K
12.6%90
$300K–$500K
8.8%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500
14
$500–$750
24
$750–$1,000
38
$1,000–$1,250
39
$1,500–$2,000
20

Year Built

2020 or later
0.4%4
2010–2019
0.9%9
2000–2009
11.1%109
1990–1999
14.2%140
1980–1989
8.5%84
1970–1979
20.1%198
1960–1969
19.5%192
1950–1959
11.9%117
1940–1949
3%30
1939 or earlier
10.4%102

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
70.7%602
Electricity
27.5%234
Bottled/LP Gas
1.2%10
Fuel Oil
0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,327

Mean Household Incomei

$89,865

Per Capita Incomei

$32,511

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,223

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
1.8%15
$10K–$15K
3.5%30
$15K–$20K
3.8%32
$20K–$25K
1.1%9
$25K–$30K
5.5%47
$30K–$35K
0.9%8
$35K–$40K
1.8%15
$45K–$50K
5.3%45
$50K–$60K
16.1%137
$60K–$75K
11.2%95
$75K–$100K
14.4%123
$100K–$125K
12.3%105
$125K–$150K
5%43
$150K–$200K
12.6%107
$200K+
4.8%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

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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

210.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
10

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,188

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,188

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

142(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured
3.7%Uninsured