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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,248

Median Agei

34.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
79.3%
BA or Higher
7.8%
Graduate+
2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,600

Median Renti

$972

Total Units

889

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
3.7%16
$50K–$100K
24%103
$100K–$150K
27%116
$150K–$200K
18.6%80
$200K–$300K
15.4%66
$300K–$500K
4.9%21
$500K–$1M
6.3%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500
3
$500–$750
50
$750–$1,000
194
$1,000–$1,250
120
$1,250–$1,500
31
$1,500–$2,000
4
$2,000+
2

Year Built

2010–2019
1.6%14
2000–2009
10.9%97
1990–1999
21%187
1980–1989
5.7%51
1970–1979
17.8%158
1960–1969
17.7%157
1950–1959
19.3%172
1940–1949
2.7%24
1939 or earlier
3.3%29

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
76.2%640
Electricity
23.1%194
Other
0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,000

Mean Household Incomei

$61,982

Per Capita Incomei

$23,428

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

966

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.7%23
$10K–$15K
4.4%37
$15K–$20K
7.5%63
$20K–$25K
10.2%86
$25K–$30K
5.2%44
$30K–$35K
3.8%32
$35K–$40K
2.9%24
$40K–$45K
4.5%38
$45K–$50K
6.1%51
$50K–$60K
9.3%78
$60K–$75K
10.1%85
$75K–$100K
16.3%137
$100K–$125K
9.8%82
$125K–$150K
3.9%33
$150K–$200K
2%17
$200K+
1.2%10

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

109

Residentsi

294

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers78 homes93% occupied$424/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes96% occupied$228/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr
87.2%
Very low income$17K–$28K/yr
10.2%
Low income$28K–$44K/yr
2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.3% of subsidized households are minority

9.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13.7% 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

1687.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
47

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

897

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

903

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

104(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured
9.4%Uninsured