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

39,591population

37.5median age

This community is a community of 39,591 with a median age of 37.5. The population is predominantly White (55.7%) with a significant Asian community (26.6%). Median household income is $154,669. 98% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 70.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 57.4%, with a median home value of $963,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.7%22,070

Asian

26.6%10,538

Two or More

8.1%3,197

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%2,244

Black

2.2%887

Other

1.1%449

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%133

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%73

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%283

High School Diploma

5.9%1,746

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%1,204

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%2,722

Associate's Degree

7.3%2,137

Bachelor's Degree

38.7%11,378

Master's Degree

24.1%7,067

Professional Degree

3.9%1,144

Doctorate

3.8%1,103

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

70.5%

Graduate+

31.7%

Housingi

$963,000median home value

$2,590median rent

57.4%homeownership

17,542total units

5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 57.4%

Renter 42.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%130

$50K–$100K

0.6%53

$100K–$150K

0.2%17

$150K–$200K

3%283

$200K–$300K

1.3%125

$300K–$500K

10.8%1,029

$500K–$1M

35.9%3,430

$1M+

47%4,490

Rent Distribution

Under $500

319

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

645

$2,000+

5,840

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%321

2010–2019

22.7%3,984

2000–2009

32.8%5,757

1990–1999

12.6%2,215

1980–1989

12.5%2,200

1970–1979

9.2%1,616

1960–1969

4.2%728

1950–1959

1.5%267

1940–1949

1%178

1939 or earlier

1.6%276

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.9%8,645

Utility Gas

46%7,662

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%136

Other

0.4%68

Fuel Oil

0.4%60

No Fuel

0.4%60

Solar

0.2%33

Household Economyi

$154,669median household income

$95,118per capita income

5.1%poverty rate

3.3%unemployment

23,034labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%669

$10K–$15K

1.1%191

$15K–$20K

0.9%145

$20K–$25K

2.3%380

$25K–$30K

1.3%212

$30K–$35K

1%164

$35K–$40K

1.2%198

$40K–$45K

1.3%218

$45K–$50K

0.9%154

$50K–$60K

3.5%583

$60K–$75K

7.1%1,191

$75K–$100K

7.2%1,192

$100K–$125K

10%1,669

$125K–$150K

7.2%1,207

$150K–$200K

13.6%2,259

$200K+

37.4%6,232

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,19328.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,690

China

2,569

Korea

749

Mexico

394

Philippines

364

Canada

327

United Kingdom

321

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

21,823

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,222

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,673(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured