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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

547

Median Agei

27.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92.6%
BA or Higher
13.8%
Graduate+
3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,200

Median Renti

$767

Total Units

237

Homeownership

55.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
25.4%30
$50K–$100K
41.5%49
$100K–$150K
21.2%25
$150K–$200K
1.7%2
$200K–$300K
10.2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500
15
$500–$750
24
$750–$1,000
22
$1,000–$1,250
16
$1,250–$1,500
2
$1,500–$2,000
3
$2,000+
6

Year Built

2000–2009
11.8%28
1990–1999
16%38
1980–1989
5.1%12
1970–1979
21.9%52
1960–1969
2.5%6
1950–1959
7.2%17
1940–1949
6.3%15
1939 or earlier
29.1%69

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
67%142
Electricity
23.1%49
Wood
6.6%14
Bottled/LP Gas
3.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,083

Mean Household Incomei

$50,310

Per Capita Incomei

$19,216

Poverty Ratei

27.2%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

171

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
17.9%38
$10K–$15K
0.9%2
$15K–$20K
2.8%6
$20K–$25K
16%34
$25K–$30K
3.3%7
$30K–$35K
0.5%1
$35K–$40K
3.8%8
$40K–$45K
7.1%15
$45K–$50K
2.8%6
$50K–$60K
5.2%11
$60K–$75K
14.2%30
$75K–$100K
17.9%38
$100K–$125K
1.4%3
$125K–$150K
3.8%8
$150K–$200K
0.9%2
$200K+
1.4%3

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

162

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

162

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured
5.7%Uninsured