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

16,768

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.8%12,709

Hispanic/Latino

15.4%2,574

Asian

4.1%682

Two or More

2.4%397

Black

1.7%292

Other

0.7%114

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%505

High School Diploma

26%2,839

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%886

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%1,286

Associate's Degree

5.7%620

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%2,166

Master's Degree

12.6%1,378

Professional Degree

0.8%83

Doctorate

0.5%59

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

33.7%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$181,200

Median Renti

$1,066

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.3%3,493

Renter-Occupied

50.7%3,596

Total Units

7,633

Homeownership

49.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%135

$50K–$100K

14%490

$100K–$150K

20.2%704

$150K–$200K

18%627

$200K–$300K

24%838

$300K–$500K

17.8%623

$500K–$1M

1.9%68

$1M+

0.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

100

$500–$750

351

$750–$1,000

1,062

$1,000–$1,250

884

$1,250–$1,500

561

$1,500–$2,000

482

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%204

2010–2019

13.6%1,040

2000–2009

12.2%930

1990–1999

14.1%1,078

1980–1989

6.2%474

1970–1979

15%1,147

1960–1969

5.3%401

1950–1959

6.1%465

1940–1949

4.1%312

1939 or earlier

20.7%1,582

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.9%4,816

Electricity

30.8%2,181

No Fuel

0.9%61

Other

0.3%18

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,035

Mean Household Incomei

$72,843

Per Capita Incomei

$31,006

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

8,594

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%413

$10K–$15K

3.4%239

$15K–$20K

2.6%182

$20K–$25K

4.6%329

$25K–$30K

5.4%380

$30K–$35K

4.2%299

$35K–$40K

6.2%443

$40K–$45K

4.4%315

$45K–$50K

1.6%113

$50K–$60K

10.4%740

$60K–$75K

11.7%829

$75K–$100K

17.3%1,223

$100K–$125K

10.1%717

$125K–$150K

5.1%358

$150K–$200K

3.1%223

$200K+

4%286

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,4158.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

646

Mexico

371

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,173

Avg. Commutei

16.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,394

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

543(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured