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

3,502population

41.6median age

This community is a community of 3,502 with a median age of 41.6. The population is predominantly White (82%) with a significant Two or More community (8.5%). Median household income is $112,000. 97.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 92.6%, with a median home value of $281,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82%2,873

Two or More

8.5%296

Asian

4.8%167

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%132

Black

1%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%20

High School Diploma

14.1%328

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%149

Some College (1+ yr)

7.5%173

Associate's Degree

9.6%223

Bachelor's Degree

38.5%893

Master's Degree

17%394

Professional Degree

2%46

Doctorate

1.9%43

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

59.3%

Graduate+

20.8%

Housingi

$281,000median home value

$1,222median rent

92.6%homeownership

1,300total units

3.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 92.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%29

$50K–$100K

1.4%16

$100K–$150K

4.1%48

$150K–$200K

15.4%178

$200K–$300K

33.6%390

$300K–$500K

36.9%428

$500K–$1M

6%70

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%57

2010–2019

5.2%68

2000–2009

28.5%370

1990–1999

24.5%318

1980–1989

11.1%144

1970–1979

11.5%149

1960–1969

6.2%80

1950–1959

4.8%62

1940–1949

1.2%16

1939 or earlier

2.8%36

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.7%1,023

Electricity

17.5%219

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%10

Household Economyi

$112,000median household income

$61,077per capita income

11.2%poverty rate

4.6%unemployment

1,441labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%23

$10K–$15K

0.8%10

$20K–$25K

3.6%45

$25K–$30K

2.7%34

$30K–$35K

1.9%24

$35K–$40K

1%13

$40K–$45K

7.5%94

$45K–$50K

3.4%42

$50K–$60K

4.2%53

$60K–$75K

8.5%106

$75K–$100K

10.5%132

$100K–$125K

9.5%119

$125K–$150K

5.4%67

$150K–$200K

9.6%120

$200K+

29.6%370

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2416.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Philippines

United Kingdom

Korea

China

Poland

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,325

Avg. Commutei

17.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,375

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

126(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured