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

5,853

Median Agei

46.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%5,071

Two or More

8.4%490

Hispanic/Latino

4%234

Black

0.8%48

Asian

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%263

High School Diploma

26.4%1,099

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%365

Some College (1+ yr)

18.2%756

Associate's Degree

16.3%677

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%719

Master's Degree

4.3%178

Professional Degree

0.1%4

Doctorate

0.4%17

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

22%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,200

Median Renti

$1,247

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%1,788

Renter-Occupied

30.1%770

Total Units

2,753

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.9%194

$50K–$100K

9%161

$100K–$150K

8.2%147

$150K–$200K

34.7%620

$200K–$300K

29%519

$300K–$500K

8.2%147

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

193

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

126

$1,500–$2,000

213

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%67

2000–2009

10.7%295

1990–1999

16.9%466

1980–1989

18.4%506

1970–1979

8.7%240

1960–1969

23.6%649

1950–1959

10.8%296

1940–1949

0.7%20

1939 or earlier

7.8%214

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%1,929

Electricity

22.5%575

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%34

Fuel Oil

0.8%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,571

Mean Household Incomei

$105,576

Per Capita Incomei

$45,655

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

2,685

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%133

$10K–$15K

4.6%118

$15K–$20K

0.6%16

$20K–$25K

7.4%190

$25K–$30K

2.8%71

$30K–$35K

3.9%99

$35K–$40K

1.8%46

$40K–$45K

6.5%165

$45K–$50K

2.9%73

$50K–$60K

9.5%242

$60K–$75K

6.1%155

$75K–$100K

13.5%346

$100K–$125K

12.9%329

$125K–$150K

4.8%123

$150K–$200K

8.2%211

$200K+

9.4%241

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,558

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

392(8.2% of civilian adults)