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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,495

Median Agei

32.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92.8%
BA or Higher
16.2%
Graduate+
5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,500

Median Renti

$777

Total Units

1,154

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Home Values

Under $50K
5.9%37
$50K–$100K
38.2%239
$100K–$150K
27%169
$150K–$200K
17.3%108
$200K–$300K
9.1%57
$300K–$500K
2.6%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500
15
$500–$750
145
$750–$1,000
97
$1,000–$1,250
40
$1,500–$2,000
52

Year Built

2000–2009
10.3%119
1990–1999
3.7%43
1980–1989
0.5%6
1970–1979
10.9%126
1960–1969
12.6%145
1950–1959
16.4%189
1940–1949
10.4%120
1939 or earlier
35.2%406

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
77.4%771
Electricity
18.7%186
Wood
1.8%18
Bottled/LP Gas
1.5%15
Solar
0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,976

Mean Household Incomei

$68,878

Per Capita Incomei

$29,178

Poverty Ratei

20.8%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

1,169

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6%60
$10K–$15K
2.5%25
$15K–$20K
2.6%26
$20K–$25K
7.6%76
$25K–$30K
6.5%65
$30K–$35K
7.4%74
$35K–$40K
6.2%62
$40K–$45K
6.9%69
$45K–$50K
3.7%37
$50K–$60K
4.1%41
$60K–$75K
9%90
$75K–$100K
14.8%147
$100K–$125K
12%120
$125K–$150K
2.6%26
$150K–$200K
4.6%46
$200K+
3.2%32

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

55

Residentsi

97

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes100% occupied$387/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,976/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr
74%
Very low income$16K–$26K/yr
20%
Low income$26K–$42K/yr
2%
Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr
4%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% 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

552.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
7
Korea
1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,114

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,114

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

203(11.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured
11.2%Uninsured