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

13,335population

42.1median age

This community is a community of 13,335 with a median age of 42.1. The population is predominantly White (68.3%) with a significant Asian community (11.2%). Median household income is $159,904. 97.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 66% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, with a median home value of $953,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.3%9,111

Asian

11.2%1,496

Two or More

7.7%1,025

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%789

Black

5.2%690

Other

0.7%100

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%80

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%105

High School Diploma

7.9%785

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%319

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%1,013

Associate's Degree

8.7%860

Bachelor's Degree

37.3%3,682

Master's Degree

17.2%1,701

Professional Degree

5.4%532

Doctorate

6.1%605

HS or Higher

97.1%

BA or Higher

66%

Graduate+

28.7%

Housingi

$953,200median home value

$2,333median rent

80.6%homeownership

5,469total units

3.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 80.6%

Renter 19.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%70

$200K–$300K

0.3%12

$300K–$500K

5.3%225

$500K–$1M

49.5%2,097

$1M+

43.3%1,834

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

195

$2,000+

642

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

4.8%263

2000–2009

4.4%243

1990–1999

7.2%396

1980–1989

11.4%622

1970–1979

18.4%1,008

1960–1969

18.6%1,017

1950–1959

18.1%991

1940–1949

5.1%279

1939 or earlier

11.7%642

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.4%2,808

Electricity

38.3%2,012

Fuel Oil

6.5%342

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%75

Other

0.2%10

Solar

0.2%9

Household Economyi

$159,904median household income

$81,118per capita income

4%poverty rate

4.4%unemployment

7,273labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%57

$15K–$20K

0.8%43

$20K–$25K

1.7%87

$25K–$30K

1.2%62

$30K–$35K

1.6%83

$35K–$40K

0.7%37

$40K–$45K

1.1%59

$45K–$50K

1.6%83

$50K–$60K

2.2%116

$60K–$75K

6.8%360

$75K–$100K

9.2%486

$100K–$125K

8%421

$125K–$150K

11%578

$150K–$200K

17%891

$200K+

36%1,893

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,67112.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

423

Korea

Mexico

Philippines

India

Germany

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,776

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,953

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

646(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured