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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,740

Median Agei

40.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
85.2%
BA or Higher
8.3%
Graduate+
1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,300

Median Renti

$775

Total Units

855

Homeownership

49%

Vacancy Rate

25.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
12.8%40
$50K–$100K
42.6%133
$100K–$150K
19.6%61
$150K–$200K
21.2%66
$200K–$300K
2.2%7
$300K–$500K
1.6%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500
14
$500–$750
123
$750–$1,000
48
$1,000–$1,250
67
$1,250–$1,500
19
$1,500–$2,000
12
$2,000+
11

Year Built

2010–2019
1.9%16
2000–2009
4.9%42
1990–1999
11.2%96
1980–1989
5.3%45
1970–1979
11.8%101
1960–1969
11%94
1950–1959
8.7%74
1940–1949
6.9%59
1939 or earlier
38.4%328

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
68%433
Electricity
26.2%167
Bottled/LP Gas
3.8%24
Wood
0.8%5
Other
0.6%4
No Fuel
0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,250

Mean Household Incomei

$58,853

Per Capita Incomei

$23,450

Poverty Ratei

30%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

814

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
11.3%72
$10K–$15K
2.8%18
$15K–$20K
3.6%23
$20K–$25K
5.2%33
$25K–$30K
9.9%63
$30K–$35K
6.6%42
$35K–$40K
10.5%67
$40K–$45K
1.4%9
$45K–$50K
3.9%25
$50K–$60K
6.8%43
$60K–$75K
6.3%40
$75K–$100K
14.6%93
$100K–$125K
10.2%65
$125K–$150K
1.9%12
$150K–$200K
1.3%8
$200K+
3.8%24

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

28

Residentsi

53

Avg. Tenant Renti

$393/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing18 homes98% occupied$393/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr
61%
Very low income$12K–$20K/yr
28%
Low income$20K–$32K/yr
11%

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22% 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

40.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
4

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

747

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

750

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

99(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured
1.9%Uninsured