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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,057

Median Agei

40.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.8%
BA or Higher
18.7%
Graduate+
4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,500

Median Renti

$808

Total Units

575

Homeownership

73.6%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K
13.6%50
$50K–$100K
54.6%201
$100K–$150K
19.6%72
$150K–$200K
5.4%20
$200K–$300K
5.7%21
$300K–$500K
1.1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500
8
$500–$750
42
$750–$1,000
47
$1,500–$2,000
1
$2,000+
9

Year Built

2010–2019
3%17
2000–2009
2.4%14
1990–1999
1.9%11
1980–1989
10.3%59
1970–1979
17.7%102
1960–1969
13.7%79
1950–1959
11.3%65
1940–1949
3.8%22
1939 or earlier
35.8%206

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
71.6%358
Electricity
21.4%107
Bottled/LP Gas
4.6%23
Wood
2.4%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,500

Mean Household Incomei

$70,550

Per Capita Incomei

$31,944

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

609

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
5.4%27
$10K–$15K
0.6%3
$15K–$20K
7.6%38
$20K–$25K
11.6%58
$25K–$30K
1.6%8
$30K–$35K
3.8%19
$35K–$40K
4%20
$45K–$50K
0.4%2
$50K–$60K
8.2%41
$60K–$75K
18.6%93
$75K–$100K
20.4%102
$100K–$125K
6.4%32
$125K–$150K
4.6%23
$150K–$200K
1.4%7
$200K+
5.4%27

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

580

Avg. Commutei

16 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

582

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

103(12.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured
5%Uninsured