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

275

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96%264

Two or More

2.9%8

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%11

High School Diploma

28.1%34

Some College (<1 yr)

21.5%26

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%24

Associate's Degree

5%6

Bachelor's Degree

0.8%1

Professional Degree

1.7%2

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

2.5%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

—

Median Renti

$675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.6%50

Renter-Occupied

19.4%12

Total Units

Homeownership

80.6%

Vacancy Rate

23.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

50%25

$50K–$100K

26%13

$100K–$150K

18%9

$200K–$300K

6%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%1

1990–1999

7.4%6

1980–1989

1.2%1

1970–1979

12.3%10

1950–1959

12.3%10

1939 or earlier

65.4%53

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

75.8%47

Electricity

19.4%12

Wood

4.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,500

Mean Household Incomei

$65,703

Per Capita Incomei

$17,676

Poverty Ratei

71.3%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3.2%2

$15K–$20K

9.7%6

$20K–$25K

3.2%2

$30K–$35K

1.6%1

$35K–$40K

32.3%20

$45K–$50K

3.2%2

$50K–$60K

12.9%8

$60K–$75K

12.9%8

$75K–$100K

11.3%7

$100K–$125K

1.6%1

$200K+

8.1%5

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured