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

2,155

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.9%1,615

Hispanic/Latino

18.7%404

Asian

3.6%78

Black

1.5%32

Other

0.9%19

Two or More

0.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%36

High School Diploma

24.2%344

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%78

Some College (1+ yr)

19.3%274

Associate's Degree

9.1%129

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%354

Master's Degree

6.3%90

Professional Degree

3.3%47

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

34.6%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,500

Median Renti

$1,458

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71%616

Renter-Occupied

29%252

Total Units

983

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%35

$100K–$150K

11.7%72

$150K–$200K

16.9%104

$200K–$300K

28.6%176

$300K–$500K

31.2%192

$500K–$1M

6%37

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.9%48

2010–2019

42.3%416

2000–2009

18.3%180

1990–1999

5.2%51

1980–1989

5.6%55

1970–1979

3.3%32

1960–1969

5.1%50

1950–1959

6%59

1940–1949

3.5%34

1939 or earlier

5.9%58

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77%668

Electricity

18.9%164

Fuel Oil

2.6%23

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,500

Mean Household Incomei

$100,339

Per Capita Incomei

$40,608

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,012

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%34

$10K–$15K

2.4%21

$15K–$20K

2.6%23

$20K–$25K

0.9%8

$25K–$30K

2.4%21

$30K–$35K

1.8%16

$40K–$45K

4.5%39

$45K–$50K

1.7%15

$50K–$60K

8.6%75

$60K–$75K

8.2%71

$75K–$100K

16.9%147

$100K–$125K

18.5%161

$125K–$150K

7.5%65

$150K–$200K

15.1%131

$200K+

4.7%41

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1748.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

962

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,005

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

119(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured