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

602

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%567

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%15

Other

1.5%9

Two or More

1.3%8

Asian

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%27

High School Diploma

33%140

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%25

Some College (1+ yr)

28.8%122

Associate's Degree

9%38

Bachelor's Degree

8%34

Master's Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

8.5%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$144,600

Median Renti

$1,386

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.7%211

Renter-Occupied

15.3%38

Total Units

266

Homeownership

84.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.5%37

$50K–$100K

6.6%14

$100K–$150K

26.5%56

$150K–$200K

27.5%58

$200K–$300K

16.6%35

$300K–$500K

4.3%9

$500K–$1M

0.9%2

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%2

2010–2019

10.2%27

2000–2009

14.3%38

1990–1999

38%101

1980–1989

25.6%68

1970–1979

7.1%19

1960–1969

1.5%4

1950–1959

0.8%2

1940–1949

1.1%3

1939 or earlier

0.8%2

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92%229

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%8

Fuel Oil

2.4%6

Electricity

2%5

Wood

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,438

Mean Household Incomei

$76,702

Per Capita Incomei

$31,061

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

310

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.3%33

$10K–$15K

2.8%7

$15K–$20K

1.2%3

$20K–$25K

2.8%7

$25K–$30K

4.8%12

$30K–$35K

2%5

$35K–$40K

1.6%4

$40K–$45K

13.7%34

$45K–$50K

5.2%13

$50K–$60K

8%20

$60K–$75K

0.4%1

$75K–$100K

16.1%40

$100K–$125K

8.8%22

$125K–$150K

4.8%12

$150K–$200K

8.8%22

$200K+

5.6%14

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

287

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

289

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(2.9% of civilian adults)