directly behind the gate lies the entrance to the western wall plaza. thus it could claim to be the first purpose-built department store in the world. the average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.78.

in the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. the cast and crew voted on whether to stay or leave. 