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

25,386

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%20,769

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%1,562

Asian

4%1,013

Black

3.4%860

Two or More

3.4%853

Other

1.1%289

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%325

High School Diploma

24.1%4,308

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%1,380

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%2,202

Associate's Degree

11.3%2,013

Bachelor's Degree

25%4,466

Master's Degree

10.8%1,936

Professional Degree

1.3%233

Doctorate

1.5%265

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

38.6%

Graduate+

13.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$295,200

Median Renti

$1,202

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.2%6,913

Renter-Occupied

34.8%3,682

Total Units

10,861

Homeownership

65.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%289

$50K–$100K

2.3%162

$100K–$150K

4.3%297

$150K–$200K

7%486

$200K–$300K

33.9%2,343

$300K–$500K

43.3%2,991

$500K–$1M

4.2%293

$1M+

0.8%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

619

$1,000–$1,250

1,281

$1,250–$1,500

1,082

$1,500–$2,000

373

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%132

2010–2019

4.1%447

2000–2009

16.1%1,752

1990–1999

20.6%2,233

1980–1989

12.9%1,402

1970–1979

16.1%1,752

1960–1969

13.3%1,443

1950–1959

7.8%849

1940–1949

2.6%280

1939 or earlier

5.3%571

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.9%9,209

Electricity

9.5%1,005

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%128

Other

1%111

No Fuel

0.7%74

Wood

0.6%61

Fuel Oil

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,360

Mean Household Incomei

$96,315

Per Capita Incomei

$40,951

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

14,521

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%271

$10K–$15K

1.4%148

$15K–$20K

2.4%259

$20K–$25K

3.2%339

$25K–$30K

4.1%431

$30K–$35K

3.1%330

$35K–$40K

2.9%309

$40K–$45K

4.3%452

$45K–$50K

4.5%475

$50K–$60K

7.3%777

$60K–$75K

12.6%1,333

$75K–$100K

17.5%1,858

$100K–$125K

9.1%959

$125K–$150K

9.8%1,041

$150K–$200K

7.6%804

$200K+

7.6%809

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,733

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,418(7% of civilian adults)