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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,939

Median Agei

47.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95.6%
BA or Higher
16.8%
Graduate+
7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,300

Median Renti

$975

Total Units

4,538

Homeownership

54.2%

Vacancy Rate

11%

Home Values

$50K–$100K
15.8%346
$100K–$150K
28.2%617
$150K–$200K
23.9%523
$200K–$300K
29.2%639
$300K–$500K
2.9%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500
386
$500–$750
141
$750–$1,000
358
$1,000–$1,250
402
$1,250–$1,500
197
$1,500–$2,000
97
$2,000+
106

Year Built

2020 or later
0.4%19
2010–2019
6.7%305
2000–2009
16%727
1990–1999
9.8%444
1980–1989
11.3%511
1970–1979
10%453
1960–1969
21.8%990
1950–1959
11.3%512
1940–1949
1.8%81
1939 or earlier
10.9%496

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
66.8%2,699
Electricity
31.1%1,255
Other
0.9%36
No Fuel
0.8%32
Bottled/LP Gas
0.4%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,569

Mean Household Incomei

$78,168

Per Capita Incomei

$39,512

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

4,038

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
9.3%374
$10K–$15K
4.2%168
$15K–$20K
2%82
$20K–$25K
2.6%104
$25K–$30K
3.6%147
$30K–$35K
1.4%58
$35K–$40K
6.3%255
$40K–$45K
7.7%311
$45K–$50K
3.9%156
$50K–$60K
3.6%147
$60K–$75K
8.6%346
$75K–$100K
19.4%782
$100K–$125K
12.3%498
$125K–$150K
6.5%264
$150K–$200K
6.7%271
$200K+
1.9%76

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

334

Residentsi

564

Avg. Tenant Renti

$323/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers160 homes93% occupied$332/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8173 homes95% occupied$314/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,569/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr
85%
Very low income$20K–$34K/yr
14.5%
Low income$34K–$54K/yr
0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

67.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.5% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.3% 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

3484.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India
100
Germany
13

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,758

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,738

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

761(11.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured
3.3%Uninsured