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.

Head of the Harbor, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,384population

44.5median age

This community is a community of 1,384 with a median age of 44.5. The population is predominantly White (74%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (12.2%). Median household income is $250,000+. 93.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 65.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 96.9%, with a median home value of $1,167,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74%1,024

Hispanic/Latino

12.2%169

Two or More

6.5%90

Asian

5.6%78

Black

1.7%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%3

High School Diploma

5.1%46

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%50

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%95

Associate's Degree

6.6%60

Bachelor's Degree

35.9%325

Master's Degree

15.6%141

Professional Degree

10.2%92

Doctorate

3.9%35

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

65.5%

Graduate+

29.6%

Housingi

$1,167,400median home value

$2,333median rent

96.9%homeownership

568total units

20.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 96.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%3

$50K–$100K

0.5%2

$100K–$150K

2.3%10

$300K–$500K

1.8%8

$500K–$1M

26.6%116

$1M+

68.1%297

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%3

2010–2019

1.4%8

2000–2009

15.3%87

1990–1999

13.4%76

1980–1989

14.3%81

1970–1979

13%74

1960–1969

14.1%80

1950–1959

6.3%36

1940–1949

0.5%3

1939 or earlier

21.1%120

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

58.4%263

Utility Gas

27.1%122

Bottled/LP Gas

7.1%32

Electricity

6.7%30

No Fuel

0.7%3

Household Economyi

$250,000+median household income

$106,163per capita income

4.6%poverty rate

1.2%unemployment

830labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%16

$10K–$15K

0.7%3

$15K–$20K

0.7%3

$25K–$30K

2.2%10

$40K–$45K

0.9%4

$50K–$60K

0.9%4

$60K–$75K

0.7%3

$75K–$100K

8.4%38

$100K–$125K

6.9%31

$125K–$150K

1.6%7

$150K–$200K

11.8%53

$200K+

61.8%278

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1329.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

India

China

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

812

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

820

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(1.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured

1%Uninsured