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

1,641population

33.4median age

This community is a community of 1,641 with a median age of 33.4. The population is predominantly White (91.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (5.2%). Median household income is $110,625. 98.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 90.9%, with a median home value of $240,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%1,508

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%86

Two or More

1.5%24

Asian

1%17

Black

0.4%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%24

High School Diploma

20.9%198

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%27

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%106

Associate's Degree

4.7%45

Bachelor's Degree

47.9%454

Master's Degree

5.8%55

Professional Degree

1.2%11

Doctorate

1.1%10

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

55.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

$240,600median home value

$1,258median rent

90.9%homeownership

573total units

Tenure

Owner 90.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%12

$50K–$100K

5.2%27

$100K–$150K

3.1%16

$150K–$200K

19%99

$200K–$300K

31.3%163

$300K–$500K

29.4%153

$500K–$1M

9.8%51

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%22

2010–2019

23.7%136

2000–2009

15.5%89

1990–1999

9.6%55

1980–1989

4.4%25

1970–1979

6.5%37

1960–1969

16.8%96

1950–1959

3.8%22

1940–1949

3%17

1939 or earlier

12.9%74

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.8%503

Electricity

11.7%67

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%3

Household Economyi

$110,625median household income

$43,433per capita income

10.8%poverty rate

1.7%unemployment

760labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%39

$10K–$15K

0.3%2

$15K–$20K

1.4%8

$20K–$25K

0.7%4

$25K–$30K

0.7%4

$30K–$35K

2.4%14

$35K–$40K

1.7%10

$40K–$45K

9.4%54

$45K–$50K

1.2%7

$50K–$60K

2.4%14

$60K–$75K

5.2%30

$75K–$100K

11.3%65

$100K–$125K

19.7%113

$125K–$150K

5.8%33

$150K–$200K

11.3%65

$200K+

19.4%111

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

362.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

745

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

747

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

122(12.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured