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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,255

Median Agei

41.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92.9%
BA or Higher
32.1%
Graduate+
14.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,800

Median Renti

$1,177

Total Units

8,076

Homeownership

66.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Home Values

Under $50K
6.2%290
$50K–$100K
10.5%494
$100K–$150K
26%1,220
$150K–$200K
27.2%1,280
$200K–$300K
20.7%974
$300K–$500K
7.3%343
$500K–$1M
1.5%72
$1M+
0.6%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500
210
$500–$750
328
$750–$1,000
251
$1,000–$1,250
514
$1,250–$1,500
451
$1,500–$2,000
475
$2,000+
76

Year Built

2010–2019
3.3%266
2000–2009
17.7%1,428
1990–1999
8%650
1980–1989
9%723
1970–1979
18.8%1,522
1960–1969
14.4%1,164
1950–1959
17.5%1,410
1940–1949
6%483
1939 or earlier
5.3%430

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
57%4,044
Electricity
41.4%2,936
Bottled/LP Gas
1.6%110

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,960

Mean Household Incomei

$94,611

Per Capita Incomei

$41,710

Poverty Ratei

9%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

8,576

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
5%357
$10K–$15K
3%211
$15K–$20K
1.6%111
$20K–$25K
3.4%243
$25K–$30K
2.2%155
$30K–$35K
4%283
$35K–$40K
3.7%264
$40K–$45K
2.9%206
$45K–$50K
4.2%301
$50K–$60K
6.2%443
$60K–$75K
11.7%827
$75K–$100K
20.8%1,477
$100K–$125K
8.8%627
$125K–$150K
6.9%489
$150K–$200K
8.6%609
$200K+
6.9%487

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

68

Residentsi

129

Avg. Tenant Renti

$623/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers67 homes81% occupied$623/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,960/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr
68%
Very low income$23K–$39K/yr
28%
Low income$39K–$62K/yr
4%

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% 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

5753.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines
207
Korea
90
Germany
15
India
14

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,876

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,805

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,678(13.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured
2.7%Uninsured