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

16,400

Median Agei

47.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.6%12,898

Hispanic/Latino

12.7%2,075

Asian

3.1%508

Two or More

3%490

Black

2.4%391

Other

0.2%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%284

High School Diploma

22.9%2,796

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%1,257

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%1,701

Associate's Degree

7.2%878

Bachelor's Degree

23%2,809

Master's Degree

11.6%1,417

Professional Degree

2.6%319

Doctorate

1.3%153

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

38.5%

Graduate+

15.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$322,200

Median Renti

$1,225

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.7%5,625

Renter-Occupied

12.3%791

Total Units

6,551

Homeownership

87.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%122

$50K–$100K

2.1%120

$100K–$150K

1.2%70

$150K–$200K

5.8%328

$200K–$300K

32.4%1,823

$300K–$500K

43.4%2,442

$500K–$1M

9.9%559

$1M+

2.9%161

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

326

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

203

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%71

2010–2019

7.2%473

2000–2009

23.8%1,556

1990–1999

24%1,570

1980–1989

9.8%644

1970–1979

21.4%1,404

1960–1969

3.9%256

1950–1959

4.5%298

1940–1949

1.5%100

1939 or earlier

2.7%179

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.2%5,789

Electricity

8.2%527

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%92

Wood

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,159

Mean Household Incomei

$131,089

Per Capita Incomei

$52,743

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

8,288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%102

$10K–$15K

1.5%96

$15K–$20K

5.1%329

$20K–$25K

3.5%227

$25K–$30K

1.8%116

$30K–$35K

3.4%216

$35K–$40K

1.6%105

$40K–$45K

3.4%221

$45K–$50K

2%127

$50K–$60K

4%254

$60K–$75K

8.4%538

$75K–$100K

11.8%755

$100K–$125K

10.4%667

$125K–$150K

13.4%862

$150K–$200K

14.9%957

$200K+

13.2%844

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,2787.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

335

India

207

United Kingdom

129

Philippines

116

China

Poland

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,939

Avg. Commutei

29.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,975

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

608(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured