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

318

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.5%291

Two or More

4.7%15

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.1%27

High School Diploma

37.1%83

Some College (<1 yr)

13.8%31

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%15

Associate's Degree

9.8%22

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%27

Master's Degree

0.4%1

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

12.5%

Graduate+

0.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$110,800

Median Renti

$1,098

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.2%119

Renter-Occupied

16.8%24

Total Units

164

Homeownership

83.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%2

$50K–$100K

42.9%51

$100K–$150K

31.9%38

$150K–$200K

18.5%22

$200K–$300K

5%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%2

2000–2009

22%36

1990–1999

3%5

1980–1989

4.9%8

1970–1979

2.4%4

1960–1969

1.8%3

1940–1949

7.3%12

1939 or earlier

57.3%94

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.4%125

Electricity

11.2%16

Wood

1.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,417

Mean Household Incomei

$66,899

Per Capita Incomei

$29,217

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

186

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%3

$15K–$20K

4.9%7

$20K–$25K

0.7%1

$25K–$30K

2.8%4

$30K–$35K

2.1%3

$35K–$40K

11.2%16

$40K–$45K

14.7%21

$45K–$50K

2.1%3

$50K–$60K

9.1%13

$60K–$75K

10.5%15

$75K–$100K

26.6%38

$100K–$125K

5.6%8

$125K–$150K

7.7%11

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.6%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

174

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

177

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured