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

768

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%718

Hispanic/Latino

4%31

Two or More

2.1%16

Other

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%23

High School Diploma

33.1%179

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%42

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%89

Associate's Degree

6.5%35

Bachelor's Degree

5.7%31

Master's Degree

5.9%32

HS or Higher

79.7%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,000

Median Renti

$797

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.7%268

Renter-Occupied

28.3%106

Total Units

422

Homeownership

71.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%32

$50K–$100K

33.2%89

$100K–$150K

21.6%58

$150K–$200K

21.6%58

$200K–$300K

6.3%17

$300K–$500K

0.7%2

$500K–$1M

3.4%9

$1M+

1.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%3

2000–2009

7.8%33

1990–1999

10.2%43

1980–1989

4.5%19

1970–1979

14.9%63

1960–1969

10%42

1950–1959

4.3%18

1940–1949

8.3%35

1939 or earlier

39.3%166

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.1%322

Electricity

12.3%46

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%3

No Fuel

0.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,000

Mean Household Incomei

$68,959

Per Capita Incomei

$33,639

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

441

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%12

$10K–$15K

6.1%23

$15K–$20K

1.9%7

$20K–$25K

4.8%18

$25K–$30K

1.1%4

$30K–$35K

0.8%3

$35K–$40K

3.7%14

$40K–$45K

11%41

$45K–$50K

5.6%21

$50K–$60K

11.8%44

$60K–$75K

11.5%43

$75K–$100K

16.3%61

$100K–$125K

14.2%53

$125K–$150K

2.7%10

$150K–$200K

5.1%19

$200K+

0.3%1

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

263.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

427

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

432

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured