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

10,901

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%9,443

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%507

Two or More

4.5%493

Black

2.9%320

Other

0.8%90

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%34

Asian

0.1%12

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%551

High School Diploma

32.7%2,385

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%490

Some College (1+ yr)

15%1,097

Associate's Degree

10.2%746

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%704

Master's Degree

6.1%446

Professional Degree

0.5%33

Doctorate

0.2%12

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$92,500

Median Renti

$826

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.3%3,164

Renter-Occupied

28.7%1,276

Total Units

5,266

Homeownership

71.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.8%530

$50K–$100K

40.3%1,276

$100K–$150K

25.9%818

$150K–$200K

9.8%311

$200K–$300K

3.7%118

$300K–$500K

2.1%68

$500K–$1M

0.3%10

$1M+

1%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

296

$750–$1,000

278

$1,000–$1,250

310

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%42

2010–2019

1.8%95

2000–2009

1.3%69

1990–1999

5.1%271

1980–1989

6.7%352

1970–1979

11.9%625

1960–1969

6.4%335

1950–1959

11.5%603

1940–1949

5.7%299

1939 or earlier

48.9%2,575

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.7%3,762

Electricity

13.2%586

Wood

1%43

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%31

Other

0.4%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,159

Mean Household Incomei

$57,689

Per Capita Incomei

$24,614

Poverty Ratei

23.3%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

5,014

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%339

$10K–$15K

4.8%213

$15K–$20K

4.5%200

$20K–$25K

6.8%301

$25K–$30K

4.8%214

$30K–$35K

7.3%325

$35K–$40K

5.7%251

$40K–$45K

7%313

$45K–$50K

6.9%307

$50K–$60K

6.8%304

$60K–$75K

8.6%382

$75K–$100K

14.2%631

$100K–$125K

6.2%277

$125K–$150K

4.8%212

$150K–$200K

2.8%124

$200K+

1.1%47

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

700.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,405

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,559

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

611(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured