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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

811

Median Agei

29.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95.9%
BA or Higher
24.8%
Graduate+
9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$37,200

Median Renti

$950

Total Units

366

Homeownership

46.5%

Vacancy Rate

24.9%

Home Values

Under $50K
70.3%90
$50K–$100K
26.6%34
$100K–$150K
3.1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500
23
$500–$750
29
$750–$1,000
23
$1,000–$1,250
25
$1,500–$2,000
41

Year Built

2000–2009
16.7%61
1990–1999
3%11
1980–1989
2.7%10
1970–1979
12.3%45
1960–1969
31.4%115
1950–1959
10.1%37
1940–1949
7.7%28
1939 or earlier
16.1%59

Heating Fuel

Electricity
51.3%141
Utility Gas
48.7%134

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,656

Mean Household Incomei

$56,869

Per Capita Incomei

$22,130

Poverty Ratei

35%

Unemploymenti

20.6%

Labor Forcei

355

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
9.1%25
$10K–$15K
25.1%69
$20K–$25K
11.6%32
$25K–$30K
1.5%4
$35K–$40K
5.5%15
$40K–$45K
6.5%18
$45K–$50K
17.8%49
$60K–$75K
6.2%17
$100K–$125K
5.1%14
$200K+
11.6%32

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

162

Residentsi

362

Avg. Tenant Renti

$405/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing153 homes85% occupied$405/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 88 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,656/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr
75%
Very low income$11K–$19K/yr
18%
Low income$19K–$30K/yr
5%
Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr
2%

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

282

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

282

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

18(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured
4.6%Uninsured