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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,910

Median Agei

34.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
98.5%
BA or Higher
32.1%
Graduate+
8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,700

Median Renti

$954

Total Units

1,026

Homeownership

69.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
4.3%29
$50K–$100K
25.3%170
$100K–$150K
47.5%320
$150K–$200K
11.6%78
$200K–$300K
10.1%68
$1M+
1.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500
65
$500–$750
15
$750–$1,000
108
$1,000–$1,250
75
$1,250–$1,500
3
$1,500–$2,000
32

Year Built

2010–2019
0.5%5
2000–2009
1.4%14
1990–1999
6.8%70
1980–1989
13.8%142
1970–1979
11.8%121
1960–1969
12%123
1950–1959
26.9%276
1940–1949
19%195
1939 or earlier
7.8%80

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
92.4%897
Electricity
5.9%57
Bottled/LP Gas
1.8%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,777

Mean Household Incomei

$67,379

Per Capita Incomei

$33,995

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

1,106

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.4%43
$15K–$20K
3.3%32
$20K–$25K
2.9%28
$25K–$30K
4.8%47
$30K–$35K
7.8%76
$35K–$40K
9.1%88
$40K–$45K
5.9%57
$45K–$50K
7.2%70
$50K–$60K
9.8%95
$60K–$75K
12.6%122
$75K–$100K
13.1%127
$100K–$125K
10.5%102
$125K–$150K
3.4%33
$150K–$200K
1.8%17
$200K+
3.5%34

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

10

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

985.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea
13
Mexico
10
Canada
7
India
6
Philippines
3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,068

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,076

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

86(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured
4.9%Uninsured