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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,244

Median Agei

41.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
94.3%
BA or Higher
29.8%
Graduate+
8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,600

Median Renti

$879

Total Units

4,584

Homeownership

79.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K
2.1%67
$50K–$100K
19.1%620
$100K–$150K
24.1%780
$150K–$200K
20.2%656
$200K–$300K
25.4%825
$300K–$500K
8.8%286
$500K–$1M
0.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500
71
$500–$750
140
$750–$1,000
373
$1,000–$1,250
102
$1,250–$1,500
16
$1,500–$2,000
59
$2,000+
79

Year Built

2020 or later
0.4%18
2010–2019
6%273
2000–2009
11.1%510
1990–1999
11.1%507
1980–1989
15.1%692
1970–1979
16.5%756
1960–1969
14.3%654
1950–1959
15.4%706
1940–1949
7.3%334
1939 or earlier
2.9%134

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
57.7%2,361
Electricity
41.2%1,685
Bottled/LP Gas
1.1%47

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,469

Mean Household Incomei

$82,842

Per Capita Incomei

$36,428

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

4,751

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.7%110
$10K–$15K
3.3%134
$15K–$20K
2.9%117
$20K–$25K
3.7%150
$25K–$30K
6.8%279
$30K–$35K
2.1%87
$35K–$40K
4.8%195
$40K–$45K
6.8%278
$45K–$50K
1.6%67
$50K–$60K
9.2%378
$60K–$75K
14.4%588
$75K–$100K
12.8%525
$100K–$125K
9.6%393
$125K–$150K
7.3%297
$150K–$200K
7.7%315
$200K+
4.4%180

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

13

Residentsi

24

Avg. Tenant Renti

$491/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes88% occupied$491/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,469/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr
82%
Very low income$20K–$33K/yr
18%

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% 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

250.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
4

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,484

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,521

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

349(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured
5.4%Uninsured