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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,683

Median Agei

39.9

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
87.2%
BA or Higher
15%
Graduate+
4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$82,400

Median Renti

$745

Total Units

4,471

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
12%308
$50K–$100K
48.9%1,255
$100K–$150K
20.4%523
$150K–$200K
11.2%288
$200K–$300K
5.9%151
$300K–$500K
1.7%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500
254
$500–$750
427
$750–$1,000
246
$1,000–$1,250
256
$1,250–$1,500
118
$1,500–$2,000
10
$2,000+
6

Year Built

2010–2019
1.4%63
2000–2009
2.4%108
1990–1999
6.4%284
1980–1989
4.5%203
1970–1979
21.2%949
1960–1969
12.3%551
1950–1959
19.7%882
1940–1949
7.6%338
1939 or earlier
24.4%1,093

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
86%3,365
Electricity
11.2%440
Bottled/LP Gas
2.4%94
Other
0.4%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,733

Mean Household Incomei

$67,324

Per Capita Incomei

$31,287

Poverty Ratei

22.3%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

4,356

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6%234
$10K–$15K
4.6%181
$15K–$20K
3.8%148
$20K–$25K
10.5%409
$25K–$30K
7.2%282
$30K–$35K
4.4%174
$35K–$40K
5%195
$40K–$45K
3.4%134
$45K–$50K
8.8%345
$50K–$60K
6%236
$60K–$75K
9.5%373
$75K–$100K
12.4%487
$100K–$125K
7.7%302
$125K–$150K
3.8%150
$150K–$200K
4.8%189
$200K+
1.9%74

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

485

Residentsi

629

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing265 homes89% occupied$364/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers157 homes54% occupied$457/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 863 homes88% occupied$370/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,733/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr
75.7%
Very low income$15K–$24K/yr
20.1%
Low income$24K–$39K/yr
3.1%
Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr
1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.4% of subsidized households are minority

28.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.3% 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

3373.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
300
Canada
13
Korea
2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,899

Avg. Commutei

16.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,118

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

777(11.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured
7.8%Uninsured