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

1,000

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.9%929

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%38

Two or More

2.3%23

Black

1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%32

High School Diploma

34.8%272

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%84

Some College (1+ yr)

25.1%196

Associate's Degree

9.3%73

Bachelor's Degree

5%39

Master's Degree

1.4%11

Professional Degree

0.5%4

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

6.9%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,000

Median Renti

$700

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.4%364

Renter-Occupied

17.6%78

Total Units

452

Homeownership

82.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.7%39

$50K–$100K

31.6%115

$100K–$150K

19%69

$150K–$200K

23.1%84

$200K–$300K

9.1%33

$500K–$1M

5.8%21

$1M+

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%4

2000–2009

0.7%3

1990–1999

4.4%20

1980–1989

5.5%25

1970–1979

26.1%118

1960–1969

10.4%47

1950–1959

9.3%42

1940–1949

4.2%19

1939 or earlier

38.5%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.5%400

Electricity

7.7%34

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%3

Other

0.7%3

No Fuel

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,318

Mean Household Incomei

$64,314

Per Capita Incomei

$28,196

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

24.5%

Labor Forcei

485

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%27

$10K–$15K

5.4%24

$15K–$20K

6.8%30

$20K–$25K

2.3%10

$25K–$30K

4.1%18

$30K–$35K

5%22

$35K–$40K

2%9

$40K–$45K

2.9%13

$45K–$50K

3.4%15

$50K–$60K

12.7%56

$60K–$75K

22.4%99

$75K–$100K

12.4%55

$100K–$125K

7.2%32

$125K–$150K

2.3%10

$150K–$200K

1.1%5

$200K+

3.8%17

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

359

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(2.7% of civilian adults)