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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,670

Median Agei

42.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
90.5%
BA or Higher
18.5%
Graduate+
8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$107,800

Median Renti

$780

Total Units

7,385

Homeownership

61.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K
4.6%188
$50K–$100K
37.2%1,528
$100K–$150K
36.8%1,514
$150K–$200K
13.9%572
$200K–$300K
5.1%210
$300K–$500K
1.7%70
$500K–$1M
0.7%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500
353
$500–$750
781
$750–$1,000
742
$1,000–$1,250
289
$1,250–$1,500
48
$1,500–$2,000
151
$2,000+
68

Year Built

2010–2019
3.2%239
2000–2009
5.4%402
1990–1999
7.3%541
1980–1989
4.1%301
1970–1979
12.3%909
1960–1969
11%816
1950–1959
21.8%1,607
1940–1949
8.1%596
1939 or earlier
26.7%1,974

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
75.9%5,051
Electricity
22.9%1,522
Bottled/LP Gas
0.6%40
No Fuel
0.4%24
Other
0.3%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,647

Mean Household Incomei

$75,895

Per Capita Incomei

$35,146

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

7,603

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6.5%432
$10K–$15K
6.5%433
$15K–$20K
4.3%288
$20K–$25K
5.5%368
$25K–$30K
5.9%393
$30K–$35K
3.2%211
$35K–$40K
6%398
$40K–$45K
6.4%423
$45K–$50K
4.1%276
$50K–$60K
9.3%619
$60K–$75K
7.9%524
$75K–$100K
10.6%707
$100K–$125K
7%469
$125K–$150K
8.6%572
$150K–$200K
4.9%329
$200K+
3.3%217

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

235

Residentsi

227

Avg. Tenant Renti

$404/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers82 homes54% occupied$447/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8110 homes99% occupied$388/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC31 homes99% occupied$395/mo rent
811/PRAC12 homes92% occupied$274/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,647/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr
73.5%
Very low income$16K–$26K/yr
23.8%
Low income$26K–$42K/yr
2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

71.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31.8% of subsidized households are minority

41.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.7% 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

6884.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
253
Philippines
117
Guatemala
35
Poland
27
China
22
Canada
8
United Kingdom
7
Germany
7

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,077

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,239

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,046(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured
6.2%Uninsured