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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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

518

Median Agei

51.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.4%427

Asian

7.3%38

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%36

Two or More

2.5%13

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%1

High School Diploma

5.7%21

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%13

Some College (1+ yr)

6.2%23

Associate's Degree

2.4%9

Bachelor's Degree

36.4%135

Master's Degree

23.5%87

Professional Degree

12.7%47

Doctorate

1.9%7

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

74.4%

Graduate+

38%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$954,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

98.9%181

Renter-Occupied

1.1%2

Total Units

185

Homeownership

98.9%

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%1

$50K–$100K

2.8%5

$300K–$500K

6.6%12

$500K–$1M

45.9%83

$1M+

44.2%80

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%5

2010–2019

3.2%6

2000–2009

19.5%36

1990–1999

1.1%2

1980–1989

3.8%7

1970–1979

3.8%7

1960–1969

20.5%38

1950–1959

17.3%32

1940–1949

14.6%27

1939 or earlier

13.5%25

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.5%162

Electricity

11.5%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$242,772

Mean Household Incomei

$323,764

Per Capita Incomei

$120,929

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

12.2%

Labor Forcei

263

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%16

$10K–$15K

1.1%2

$15K–$20K

3.8%7

$35K–$40K

1.1%2

$40K–$45K

0.5%1

$45K–$50K

2.2%4

$50K–$60K

1.1%2

$75K–$100K

1.1%2

$100K–$125K

5.5%10

$125K–$150K

2.2%4

$150K–$200K

12%22

$200K+

60.7%111

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

231

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

231

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(3.1% of civilian adults)