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

823population

42.3median age

This community is a community of 823 with a median age of 42.3. The population is predominantly White (93.9%) with a significant Two or More community (6.1%). Median household income is $85,357. 97.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 88.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, with a median home value of $555,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%773

Two or More

6.1%50

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%75

Bachelor's Degree

60%458

Master's Degree

27.4%209

Professional Degree

0.7%5

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

88.1%

Graduate+

28%

Housingi

$555,300median home value

$2,129median rent

79.9%homeownership

1,603total units

70.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

2.9%11

$150K–$200K

3.4%13

$300K–$500K

40.1%151

$500K–$1M

46.9%177

$1M+

6.6%25

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%61

2000–2009

24.8%397

1990–1999

10.3%165

1980–1989

32.4%519

1970–1979

27.9%448

1960–1969

0.8%13

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

47.9%226

Electricity

38.6%182

Wood

7.8%37

Bottled/LP Gas

5.7%27

Household Economyi

$85,357median household income

$64,368per capita income

8.7%poverty rate

0%unemployment

604labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%13

$15K–$20K

1.7%8

$20K–$25K

5.7%27

$35K–$40K

5.1%24

$40K–$45K

3.6%17

$50K–$60K

9.7%46

$60K–$75K

11.2%53

$75K–$100K

16.9%80

$100K–$125K

4.7%22

$125K–$150K

17.8%84

$150K–$200K

5.5%26

$200K+

15.3%72

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

604

Avg. Commutei

13 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

604

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured