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

1,203

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.6%849

Hispanic/Latino

27.4%330

Two or More

1%12

Asian

0.5%6

Black

0.4%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%17

High School Diploma

45.6%355

Some College (<1 yr)

4%31

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%113

Associate's Degree

6.5%51

Bachelor's Degree

8.3%65

Master's Degree

4.2%33

Professional Degree

0.3%2

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,200

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.7%388

Renter-Occupied

14.3%65

Total Units

466

Homeownership

85.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

30.7%119

$50K–$100K

0.5%2

$100K–$150K

8.5%33

$150K–$200K

21.4%83

$200K–$300K

20.6%80

$300K–$500K

14.9%58

$500K–$1M

3.4%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%8

2010–2019

3.9%18

2000–2009

5.2%24

1990–1999

25.1%117

1980–1989

15%70

1970–1979

12.2%57

1960–1969

5.6%26

1950–1959

7.1%33

1940–1949

1.7%8

1939 or earlier

22.5%105

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83%376

Electricity

13.7%62

Other

1.5%7

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%3

No Fuel

0.7%3

Fuel Oil

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,587

Mean Household Incomei

$81,052

Per Capita Incomei

$28,698

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

668

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%7

$10K–$15K

2.2%10

$15K–$20K

5.1%23

$20K–$25K

3.5%16

$25K–$30K

1.5%7

$30K–$35K

3.1%14

$35K–$40K

4.2%19

$40K–$45K

2%9

$45K–$50K

6.4%29

$50K–$60K

9.9%45

$60K–$75K

6.8%31

$75K–$100K

15.2%69

$100K–$125K

24.1%109

$125K–$150K

5.1%23

$150K–$200K

8.2%37

$200K+

1.1%5

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

647

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

38(4.3% of civilian adults)