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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,315

Median Agei

37.9

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
93.9%
BA or Higher
15.5%
Graduate+
6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,200

Median Renti

$915

Total Units

4,975

Homeownership

68.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
4.9%151
$50K–$100K
42.3%1,299
$100K–$150K
32.5%996
$150K–$200K
8.5%262
$200K–$300K
5.6%171
$300K–$500K
6.2%190

Rent Distribution

Under $500
52
$500–$750
135
$750–$1,000
783
$1,000–$1,250
279
$1,250–$1,500
73
$1,500–$2,000
18

Year Built

2010–2019
5.9%293
2000–2009
2%101
1990–1999
3.4%167
1980–1989
3.6%181
1970–1979
8.3%413
1960–1969
14.8%734
1950–1959
21%1,046
1940–1949
11.1%550
1939 or earlier
29.9%1,490

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
61.4%2,736
Electricity
36.2%1,616
Bottled/LP Gas
2.4%106

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,960

Mean Household Incomei

$78,987

Per Capita Incomei

$34,855

Poverty Ratei

12.7%

Unemploymenti

5%

Labor Forcei

5,675

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.8%215
$10K–$15K
5.2%234
$15K–$20K
1.6%70
$20K–$25K
5.3%235
$25K–$30K
4.6%203
$30K–$35K
2.4%107
$35K–$40K
4.7%211
$40K–$45K
2.6%118
$45K–$50K
2.2%97
$50K–$60K
12.8%569
$60K–$75K
9.7%432
$75K–$100K
14.9%663
$100K–$125K
10.1%449
$125K–$150K
8.8%394
$150K–$200K
7.4%332
$200K+
2.9%129

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

145

Residentsi

192

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes88% occupied$405/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 887 homes86% occupied$343/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,960/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr
89.6%
Very low income$20K–$33K/yr
9.6%
Low income$33K–$53K/yr
0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.2% of subsidized households are minority

49.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.4% 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

1771.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
48
Canada
34
Philippines
1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,233

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,389

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

592(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.5%Insured
8.5%Uninsured