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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,165

Median Agei

38.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
94.6%
BA or Higher
12.9%
Graduate+
4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,800

Median Renti

$785

Total Units

1,387

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K
16.9%144
$50K–$100K
34.2%292
$100K–$150K
30.6%261
$150K–$200K
7.1%61
$200K–$300K
6.3%54
$300K–$500K
4.9%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500
20
$500–$750
75
$750–$1,000
139
$1,000–$1,250
17

Year Built

2010–2019
3.9%54
2000–2009
7.6%105
1990–1999
3.1%43
1980–1989
0.8%11
1970–1979
10.2%141
1960–1969
10.5%146
1950–1959
9.8%136
1940–1949
10.4%144
1939 or earlier
43.8%607

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
64.6%792
Electricity
32.1%394
No Fuel
3.3%40

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,750

Mean Household Incomei

$79,371

Per Capita Incomei

$32,962

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

1,494

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6.4%79
$10K–$15K
0.5%6
$15K–$20K
3.9%48
$20K–$25K
3.7%45
$25K–$30K
6.9%85
$30K–$35K
3.6%44
$35K–$40K
3.8%46
$40K–$45K
2.9%36
$45K–$50K
1.5%18
$50K–$60K
3.5%43
$60K–$75K
11.7%144
$75K–$100K
21.6%265
$100K–$125K
13.6%167
$125K–$150K
4.2%51
$150K–$200K
9.4%115
$200K+
2.8%34

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

25

Residentsi

32

Avg. Tenant Renti

$462/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing10 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes74% occupied$462/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr
45%
Very low income$24K–$39K/yr
55%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% 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

341.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany
34

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,277

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,361

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

132(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured
4.7%Uninsured