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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,148

Median Agei

47.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.3%
BA or Higher
13.7%
Graduate+
4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,500

Median Renti

$783

Total Units

569

Homeownership

80.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K
1.7%7
$50K–$100K
33.8%143
$100K–$150K
34.3%145
$150K–$200K
25.3%107
$200K–$300K
4.3%18
$1M+
0.7%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500
21
$500–$750
27
$750–$1,000
44
$1,000–$1,250
8

Year Built

2000–2009
3%17
1990–1999
3%17
1980–1989
10.5%60
1970–1979
15.6%89
1960–1969
16.2%92
1950–1959
17.2%98
1940–1949
9%51
1939 or earlier
25.5%145

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
84.1%440
Electricity
13.2%69
Bottled/LP Gas
1.3%7
Solar
0.6%3
No Fuel
0.6%3
Wood
0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,042

Mean Household Incomei

$74,128

Per Capita Incomei

$33,399

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

536

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
1.7%9
$10K–$15K
2.7%14
$15K–$20K
2.3%12
$20K–$25K
1%5
$25K–$30K
8.8%46
$30K–$35K
4.8%25
$35K–$40K
3.4%18
$40K–$45K
3.4%18
$45K–$50K
3.8%20
$50K–$60K
10.7%56
$60K–$75K
18.4%96
$75K–$100K
20.1%105
$100K–$125K
8.6%45
$125K–$150K
3.6%19
$150K–$200K
3.6%19
$200K+
3.1%16

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

30

Residentsi

30

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes100% occupied$396/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,042/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr
70%
Very low income$20K–$34K/yr
27%
Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr
3%

Who Receives This Housing

50% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

53% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% 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

171.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
15
Canada
2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

509

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

512

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured
5.6%Uninsured