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

4,139

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%3,653

Two or More

5.2%214

Hispanic/Latino

5%208

Other

1.1%47

Black

0.4%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%107

High School Diploma

27%736

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%196

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%315

Associate's Degree

15.6%425

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%515

Master's Degree

8.2%223

Professional Degree

2.6%71

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

29.7%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,400

Median Renti

$1,056

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70%1,175

Renter-Occupied

30%503

Total Units

1,779

Homeownership

70%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.9%105

$50K–$100K

4.1%48

$100K–$150K

11.3%133

$150K–$200K

12.9%151

$200K–$300K

36.4%428

$300K–$500K

25.4%299

$500K–$1M

0.9%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

100

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

119

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.9%70

2010–2019

11.6%206

2000–2009

8.3%148

1990–1999

2.4%43

1980–1989

8%142

1970–1979

11.2%199

1960–1969

20.1%358

1950–1959

3.4%61

1940–1949

7.9%140

1939 or earlier

23.2%412

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.8%1,238

Electricity

19.2%323

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%61

Other

1.7%29

Wood

1%17

No Fuel

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,875

Mean Household Incomei

$82,827

Per Capita Incomei

$34,053

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

1,925

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%62

$10K–$15K

1.8%30

$15K–$20K

1.8%30

$20K–$25K

6.3%106

$25K–$30K

8.3%140

$30K–$35K

5.5%92

$35K–$40K

4.7%79

$40K–$45K

4%67

$45K–$50K

1.8%31

$50K–$60K

7%117

$60K–$75K

9.1%153

$75K–$100K

21.3%357

$100K–$125K

5.6%94

$125K–$150K

6%101

$150K–$200K

7.3%123

$200K+

5.7%96

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,813

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

169(5.5% of civilian adults)