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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,838

Median Agei

41.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
88.8%
BA or Higher
21.3%
Graduate+
7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,700

Median Renti

$1,261

Total Units

881

Homeownership

67.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
2.3%13
$50K–$100K
41.1%230
$100K–$150K
45.8%256
$150K–$200K
9.8%55
$200K–$300K
0.5%3
$300K–$500K
0.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500
9
$500–$750
38
$750–$1,000
21
$1,000–$1,250
62
$1,250–$1,500
66
$1,500–$2,000
67
$2,000+
3

Year Built

2010–2019
0.9%8
2000–2009
1.5%13
1990–1999
4.2%37
1980–1989
3.4%30
1970–1979
12.8%113
1960–1969
15.8%139
1950–1959
19.5%172
1940–1949
22.1%195
1939 or earlier
19.8%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
80.6%665
Electricity
17.3%143
Bottled/LP Gas
2.1%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,774

Mean Household Incomei

$66,376

Per Capita Incomei

$31,679

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

1,019

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
5.3%44
$10K–$15K
6.3%52
$15K–$20K
3.8%31
$20K–$25K
3.9%32
$25K–$30K
2.4%20
$30K–$35K
5.7%47
$35K–$40K
5.3%44
$40K–$45K
3.8%31
$45K–$50K
6.9%57
$50K–$60K
11.2%92
$60K–$75K
8.8%73
$75K–$100K
14.2%117
$100K–$125K
11%91
$125K–$150K
6.1%50
$150K–$200K
3.8%31
$200K+
1.6%13

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

14

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 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

1005.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala
28
Mexico
4
United Kingdom
3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

931

Avg. Commutei

14.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

929

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

150(9.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured
5.2%Uninsured