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

76,768

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

40.2%30,890

White

32.5%24,962

Black

22.5%17,292

Two or More

2.7%2,071

Asian

1.5%1,154

Other

0.4%282

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%103

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%3,508

High School Diploma

30.8%15,622

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%2,688

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%7,697

Associate's Degree

7.5%3,778

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%6,724

Master's Degree

3.3%1,695

Professional Degree

0.5%249

Doctorate

0.3%165

HS or Higher

83.1%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,900

Median Renti

$1,134

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.4%18,601

Renter-Occupied

37.6%11,196

Total Units

32,877

Homeownership

62.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%958

$50K–$100K

11.1%2,063

$100K–$150K

26.1%4,859

$150K–$200K

29.6%5,501

$200K–$300K

22.9%4,261

$300K–$500K

4%736

$500K–$1M

0.6%118

$1M+

0.6%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

870

$500–$750

916

$750–$1,000

1,904

$1,000–$1,250

2,902

$1,250–$1,500

2,132

$1,500–$2,000

1,518

$2,000+

242

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%142

2010–2019

1.4%456

2000–2009

2.7%894

1990–1999

3%971

1980–1989

4%1,309

1970–1979

10.2%3,340

1960–1969

9.2%3,039

1950–1959

23.8%7,838

1940–1949

15.3%5,038

1939 or earlier

30%9,850

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.4%25,734

Electricity

10.8%3,210

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%373

Fuel Oil

0.8%234

No Fuel

0.5%146

Other

0.2%52

Solar

0.1%25

Wood

0.1%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,504

Mean Household Incomei

$72,045

Per Capita Incomei

$28,736

Poverty Ratei

18.9%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

37,266

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%2,260

$10K–$15K

4.9%1,446

$15K–$20K

3%884

$20K–$25K

5.8%1,725

$25K–$30K

3.9%1,154

$30K–$35K

4.1%1,217

$35K–$40K

4.9%1,446

$40K–$45K

4.9%1,456

$45K–$50K

5.2%1,536

$50K–$60K

9.5%2,842

$60K–$75K

10.6%3,151

$75K–$100K

14.2%4,226

$100K–$125K

8.3%2,470

$125K–$150K

5.1%1,519

$150K–$200K

5.2%1,545

$200K+

3.1%920

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,81011.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,318

Philippines

340

India

264

Guatemala

220

China

163

Poland

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

33,838

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

34,835

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,775(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured