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

13,185

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.1%7,787

Hispanic/Latino

32.8%4,325

Two or More

4.2%550

Black

2.5%336

Asian

1.4%184

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.2%836

High School Diploma

38.9%3,195

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%681

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%685

Associate's Degree

4.4%365

Bachelor's Degree

5.6%456

Master's Degree

1.5%124

Professional Degree

0.4%29

HS or Higher

77.7%

BA or Higher

7.4%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,400

Median Renti

$1,124

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72%3,379

Renter-Occupied

28%1,315

Total Units

4,947

Homeownership

72%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%258

$50K–$100K

19.9%671

$100K–$150K

31.1%1,050

$150K–$200K

17.8%601

$200K–$300K

18.2%616

$300K–$500K

4.7%160

$500K–$1M

0.7%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

270

$1,000–$1,250

510

$1,250–$1,500

122

$1,500–$2,000

264

Year Built

2020 or later

1%50

2010–2019

3.1%152

2000–2009

4.4%219

1990–1999

11.3%560

1980–1989

11.9%591

1970–1979

10.7%531

1960–1969

14.9%735

1950–1959

18.2%901

1940–1949

16.5%814

1939 or earlier

8%394

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.5%4,250

Electricity

8%376

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%68

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,591

Mean Household Incomei

$73,324

Per Capita Incomei

$26,896

Poverty Ratei

14.9%

Unemploymenti

16.3%

Labor Forcei

6,146

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%324

$10K–$15K

3.9%181

$15K–$20K

4%188

$20K–$25K

2.9%138

$25K–$30K

2.9%137

$30K–$35K

6.1%286

$35K–$40K

6.2%291

$40K–$45K

1.9%87

$45K–$50K

4.9%229

$50K–$60K

10.5%495

$60K–$75K

10.2%480

$75K–$100K

13.1%614

$100K–$125K

10.7%504

$125K–$150K

6%282

$150K–$200K

7.8%367

$200K+

1.9%91

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,2979.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,016

China

127

Poland

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,917

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,142

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

327(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured