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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

755

Median Agei

58.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
84%
BA or Higher
12.7%
Graduate+
2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$85,000

Median Renti

$383

Total Units

329

Homeownership

56.5%

Vacancy Rate

23.1%

Home Values

Under $50K
23.1%33
$50K–$100K
35.7%51
$100K–$150K
14.7%21
$150K–$200K
12.6%18
$200K–$300K
1.4%2
$300K–$500K
9.8%14
$1M+
2.8%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500
72
$500–$750
14
$750–$1,000
12
$1,000–$1,250
8

Year Built

2010–2019
3.3%11
2000–2009
5.2%17
1990–1999
7.9%26
1980–1989
13.4%44
1970–1979
4.3%14
1960–1969
7.6%25
1950–1959
5.2%17
1940–1949
7.9%26
1939 or earlier
45.3%149

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
73.1%185
Electricity
26.9%68

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,250

Mean Household Incomei

$63,952

Per Capita Incomei

$26,812

Poverty Ratei

31.5%

Unemploymenti

13.7%

Labor Forcei

197

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
14.6%37
$10K–$15K
7.9%20
$15K–$20K
16.6%42
$25K–$30K
2.8%7
$30K–$35K
3.6%9
$35K–$40K
4.3%11
$40K–$45K
1.2%3
$50K–$60K
10.3%26
$60K–$75K
14.6%37
$75K–$100K
4%10
$100K–$125K
8.3%21
$125K–$150K
1.6%4
$150K–$200K
4.7%12
$200K+
5.5%14

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

81.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland
5
Canada
3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

165

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

170

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured
4.5%Uninsured