Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

14,414population

33.5median age

This community is a community of 14,414 with a median age of 33.5. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (39.6%) with a significant White community (28.2%). Median household income is $60,113. 79.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 55%, with a median home value of $278,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

39.6%5,715

White

28.2%4,069

Black

23.5%3,387

Two or More

5.1%742

Asian

2%282

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%120

Other

0.6%91

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%510

High School Diploma

28.3%2,694

Some College (<1 yr)

9%857

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%1,485

Associate's Degree

8.3%790

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%888

Master's Degree

3%286

Doctorate

0.2%17

HS or Higher

79.1%

BA or Higher

12.5%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

$278,000median home value

$1,300median rent

55%homeownership

5,271total units

12.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 55%

Renter 45%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%73

$50K–$100K

2.2%55

$100K–$150K

8.8%222

$150K–$200K

10.3%261

$200K–$300K

33.9%859

$300K–$500K

37.2%944

$500K–$1M

3.2%81

$1M+

1.6%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

148

$500–$750

181

$750–$1,000

295

$1,000–$1,250

339

$1,250–$1,500

179

$1,500–$2,000

460

$2,000+

395

Year Built

2010–2019

4.8%255

2000–2009

31.5%1,663

1990–1999

24.3%1,279

1980–1989

19.1%1,008

1970–1979

8%423

1960–1969

6.4%339

1950–1959

3.4%181

1940–1949

1.6%84

1939 or earlier

0.7%39

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.6%2,746

Electricity

20.1%925

Bottled/LP Gas

11.6%533

Wood

3.1%143

Other

2.1%95

Solar

1.7%78

No Fuel

1.7%78

Fuel Oil

0.2%10

Household Economyi

$60,113median household income

$26,434per capita income

20.4%poverty rate

17.9%unemployment

5,697labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9%416

$10K–$15K

6.6%304

$15K–$20K

3.9%181

$20K–$25K

4.5%207

$25K–$30K

2.5%117

$30K–$35K

1.8%83

$35K–$40K

10.5%482

$40K–$45K

3.7%171

$45K–$50K

0.9%41

$50K–$60K

6.4%296

$60K–$75K

11.3%521

$75K–$100K

13.8%634

$100K–$125K

8%370

$125K–$150K

6.2%284

$150K–$200K

4.6%210

$200K+

6.3%291

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,03414.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

992

Guatemala

166

Philippines

141

Korea

Canada

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,416

Avg. Commutei

43.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,434

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,226(11.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured