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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,744

Median Agei

40.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.1%
BA or Higher
18.1%
Graduate+
4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$162,500

Median Renti

$1,109

Total Units

9,125

Homeownership

80.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K
4.1%283
$50K–$100K
14.2%979
$100K–$150K
24.9%1,716
$150K–$200K
27.4%1,889
$200K–$300K
26.5%1,829
$300K–$500K
2.4%166
$500K–$1M
0.3%20
$1M+
0.2%17

Rent Distribution

$500–$750
169
$750–$1,000
404
$1,000–$1,250
545
$1,250–$1,500
294
$1,500–$2,000
199
$2,000+
12

Year Built

2020 or later
0.5%49
2010–2019
4.5%409
2000–2009
12.8%1,171
1990–1999
14.8%1,346
1980–1989
11%1,003
1970–1979
21.6%1,973
1960–1969
13.1%1,198
1950–1959
13.4%1,222
1940–1949
5.3%484
1939 or earlier
3%270

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
92.3%7,905
Electricity
6.7%572
Bottled/LP Gas
0.7%59
Wood
0.2%20
Other
0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,244

Mean Household Incomei

$91,727

Per Capita Incomei

$34,709

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

11,699

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.5%217
$10K–$15K
1%86
$15K–$20K
2.9%250
$20K–$25K
1.6%133
$25K–$30K
3.2%271
$30K–$35K
3.4%290
$35K–$40K
5.3%452
$40K–$45K
6.2%527
$45K–$50K
5%426
$50K–$60K
7.5%639
$60K–$75K
12.4%1,064
$75K–$100K
13.9%1,193
$100K–$125K
8.3%714
$125K–$150K
10.9%934
$150K–$200K
9.3%796
$200K+
6.7%577

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

27

Residentsi

44

Avg. Tenant Renti

$375/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes77% occupied$375/mo rent

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

811/PRAC7 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,244/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr
72%
Very low income$22K–$37K/yr
28%

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% 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

1,0744.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
168
India
126
Poland
121
Guatemala
95
United Kingdom
37
Philippines
34
Canada
19
Germany
10

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,880

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,957

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

993(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured
5.5%Uninsured