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

1,392population

49.1median age

This community is a community of 1,392 with a median age of 49.1. The population is predominantly White (96.3%) with a significant Two or More community (2.7%). Median household income is $78,519. 91.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 91%, with a median home value of $167,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.3%1,341

Two or More

2.7%38

Black

0.6%9

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%38

High School Diploma

38.5%383

Some College (<1 yr)

12.8%127

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%128

Associate's Degree

6.9%69

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%115

Master's Degree

4.4%44

Professional Degree

0.8%8

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

17.1%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

$167,500median home value

$850median rent

91%homeownership

568total units

2.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 91%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%15

$50K–$100K

9.3%47

$100K–$150K

27.6%139

$150K–$200K

20%101

$200K–$300K

29.4%148

$300K–$500K

9.3%47

$500K–$1M

1.4%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%32

2000–2009

7.7%44

1990–1999

14.4%82

1980–1989

6.2%35

1970–1979

19.4%110

1960–1969

15.5%88

1950–1959

15.7%89

1940–1949

4.4%25

1939 or earlier

11.1%63

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.1%405

Electricity

21.5%119

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%21

Other

0.9%5

Wood

0.7%4

Household Economyi

$78,519median household income

$38,311per capita income

6.7%poverty rate

5.2%unemployment

639labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%21

$10K–$15K

4.5%25

$15K–$20K

5.2%29

$20K–$25K

2%11

$25K–$30K

1.8%10

$30K–$35K

5.8%32

$35K–$40K

3.2%18

$40K–$45K

2.5%14

$50K–$60K

9%50

$60K–$75K

9.2%51

$75K–$100K

19%105

$100K–$125K

11.4%63

$125K–$150K

5.8%32

$150K–$200K

9%50

$200K+

7.8%43

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

191.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

590

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

606

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

74(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured