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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,728

Median Agei

34.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
78.4%
BA or Higher
8.1%
Graduate+
5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$43,200

Median Renti

$875

Total Units

1,175

Homeownership

84.8%

Vacancy Rate

46.1%

Home Values

Under $50K
53.8%289
$50K–$100K
25.7%138
$100K–$150K
11.2%60
$150K–$200K
2.6%14
$200K–$300K
1.5%8
$300K–$500K
1.7%9
$500K–$1M
3.5%19

Rent Distribution

$500–$750
10
$750–$1,000
37
$1,250–$1,500
18

Year Built

2020 or later
2%24
2000–2009
5.1%60
1990–1999
9.6%113
1980–1989
2.7%32
1970–1979
13.7%161
1960–1969
15.9%187
1950–1959
12%141
1940–1949
22%258
1939 or earlier
16.9%199

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
76.3%483
Electricity
23.7%150

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,008

Mean Household Incomei

$44,798

Per Capita Incomei

$16,863

Poverty Ratei

31.4%

Unemploymenti

21.7%

Labor Forcei

571

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
10.3%65
$10K–$15K
4.4%28
$15K–$20K
18%114
$20K–$25K
2.2%14
$25K–$30K
5.1%32
$30K–$35K
5.1%32
$35K–$40K
0.8%5
$40K–$45K
7.4%47
$45K–$50K
6.8%43
$50K–$60K
6.5%41
$60K–$75K
15%95
$75K–$100K
16%101
$100K–$125K
1.9%12
$125K–$150K
0.6%4

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

51

Residentsi

79

Avg. Tenant Renti

$355/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

46 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing32 homes100% occupied$310/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes81% occupied$435/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 $42,008/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr
96.2%
Very low income$13K–$21K/yr
3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

78.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

46.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.6% 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

1559%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
73

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

431

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

447

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

63(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured
6.2%Uninsured