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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,094

Median Agei

51.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
90.1%
BA or Higher
20.4%
Graduate+
6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$92,200

Median Renti

$785

Total Units

1,124

Homeownership

77.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K
14.9%116
$50K–$100K
42.6%333
$100K–$150K
23.9%187
$150K–$200K
12.9%101
$200K–$300K
5.1%40
$300K–$500K
0.5%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500
17
$500–$750
55
$750–$1,000
34
$1,000–$1,250
53
$1,250–$1,500
9

Year Built

2010–2019
1.2%13
2000–2009
0.9%10
1990–1999
5.3%60
1980–1989
3.4%38
1970–1979
15.2%171
1960–1969
10.4%117
1950–1959
16.8%189
1940–1949
5.6%63
1939 or earlier
41.2%463

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
76%767
Electricity
20.1%203
Bottled/LP Gas
3.1%31
Wood
0.8%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,250

Mean Household Incomei

$68,683

Per Capita Incomei

$32,801

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

916

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.1%41
$10K–$15K
8.7%88
$15K–$20K
2.7%27
$20K–$25K
4%40
$25K–$30K
3.4%34
$30K–$35K
7.3%74
$35K–$40K
2.7%27
$40K–$45K
5.9%60
$45K–$50K
5.3%53
$50K–$60K
3.6%36
$60K–$75K
13.7%138
$75K–$100K
18%182
$100K–$125K
8.6%87
$125K–$150K
5%50
$150K–$200K
5.5%55
$200K+
1.7%17

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

7

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

862

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

877

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

87(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured
6%Uninsured