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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,807

Median Agei

22.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White
80.1%12,654
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%1,623
Black
3.1%491
Asian
3.1%487
Two or More
2.7%433
Other
0.4%65
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3%54

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative
3.8%238
High School Diploma
20.7%1,310
Some College (<1 yr)
6.8%432
Some College (1+ yr)
17.2%1,085
Associate's Degree
7.7%484
Bachelor's Degree
20.2%1,279
Master's Degree
11%697
Professional Degree
0.8%50
Doctorate
3.2%203
HS or Higher
91.4%
BA or Higher
35.2%
Graduate+
15%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$229,400

Median Renti

$1,041

Tenure

Owner-Occupied
31.8%1,662
Renter-Occupied
68.2%3,567

Total Units

5,925

Homeownership

31.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K
3.5%58
$50K–$100K
1.3%21
$100K–$150K
5.4%90
$150K–$200K
19.5%324
$200K–$300K
45.2%751
$300K–$500K
22.6%375
$500K–$1M
2.6%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500
62
$500–$750
623
$750–$1,000
924
$1,000–$1,250
862
$1,250–$1,500
389
$1,500–$2,000
426
$2,000+
212

Year Built

2020 or later
0.9%56
2010–2019
7.9%471
2000–2009
17.2%1,017
1990–1999
15.4%915
1980–1989
9.2%546
1970–1979
14.2%842
1960–1969
14.5%857
1950–1959
4.8%283
1940–1949
3.8%226
1939 or earlier
12%712

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
66.7%3,490
Electricity
31.1%1,624
Bottled/LP Gas
1.3%70
Coal
0.4%21
No Fuel
0.3%14
Other
0.1%7
Fuel Oil
0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,969

Mean Household Incomei

$71,137

Per Capita Incomei

$25,863

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

10,011

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
14.2%740
$10K–$15K
4.4%228
$15K–$20K
3.3%172
$20K–$25K
3.7%193
$25K–$30K
5.1%268
$30K–$35K
4.1%217
$35K–$40K
5.5%289
$40K–$45K
3.9%206
$45K–$50K
2.7%142
$50K–$60K
5.5%287
$60K–$75K
8.1%426
$75K–$100K
12.1%632
$100K–$125K
8.7%453
$125K–$150K
12.3%642
$150K–$200K
4.7%244
$200K+
1.7%90

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

245

Residentsi

332

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes77% occupied$522/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8217 homes88% occupied$351/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,969/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr
83%
Very low income$16K–$27K/yr
15.9%
Low income$27K–$44K/yr
0.5%
Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr
0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

60.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.6% of subsidized households are minority

27.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

432(3.1% of civilian adults)