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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

131

Median Agei

23.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92.3%
BA or Higher
21.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,800

Median Renti

$667

Total Units

58

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

22.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
22.2%6
$50K–$100K
22.2%6
$100K–$150K
25.9%7
$150K–$200K
7.4%2
$200K–$300K
22.2%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750
13
$750–$1,000
5

Year Built

2010–2019
15.5%9
2000–2009
8.6%5
1990–1999
1.7%1
1980–1989
3.4%2
1970–1979
8.6%5
1960–1969
8.6%5
1950–1959
1.7%1
1940–1949
1.7%1
1939 or earlier
50%29

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
91.1%41
Electricity
6.7%3
Bottled/LP Gas
2.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$74,233

Per Capita Incomei

$26,771

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

52

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.4%2
$10K–$15K
26.7%12
$15K–$20K
2.2%1
$20K–$25K
13.3%6
$25K–$30K
4.4%2
$30K–$35K
2.2%1
$35K–$40K
2.2%1
$45K–$50K
2.2%1
$50K–$60K
4.4%2
$60K–$75K
17.8%8
$75K–$100K
13.3%6
$100K–$125K
2.2%1
$200K+
4.4%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

49

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

49

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured
1.5%Uninsured