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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

225

Median Agei

38.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.7%
BA or Higher
13.4%
Graduate+
1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$70,000

Median Renti

$920

Total Units

102

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K
31.8%21
$50K–$100K
22.7%15
$100K–$150K
28.8%19
$150K–$200K
10.6%7
$200K–$300K
6.1%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750
3
$750–$1,000
11
$1,000–$1,250
6

Year Built

2000–2009
2%2
1990–1999
1%1
1980–1989
4.9%5
1970–1979
25.5%26
1960–1969
19.6%20
1950–1959
7.8%8
1940–1949
6.9%7
1939 or earlier
32.4%33

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
64.5%60
Electricity
18.3%17
Bottled/LP Gas
17.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,125

Mean Household Incomei

$68,266

Per Capita Incomei

$28,239

Poverty Ratei

28.4%

Unemploymenti

18.3%

Labor Forcei

93

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.2%2
$10K–$15K
5.4%5
$20K–$25K
8.6%8
$25K–$30K
1.1%1
$30K–$35K
3.2%3
$35K–$40K
7.5%7
$40K–$45K
4.3%4
$45K–$50K
7.5%7
$50K–$60K
9.7%9
$60K–$75K
12.9%12
$75K–$100K
22.6%21
$100K–$125K
6.5%6
$125K–$150K
2.2%2
$150K–$200K
3.2%3
$200K+
3.2%3

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

3

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

74

Avg. Commutei

30.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

76

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

28(16.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured
2.2%Uninsured