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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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,186population

42.3median age

This community is a community of 5,186 with a median age of 42.3. The population is predominantly White (66.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (18.5%). Median household income is $91,188. 89.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, with a median home value of $324,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.7%3,458

Hispanic/Latino

18.5%962

Black

11.7%605

Two or More

2.9%150

Other

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%119

High School Diploma

12.3%419

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%309

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%507

Associate's Degree

13%443

Bachelor's Degree

30.1%1,022

Master's Degree

4.7%158

Professional Degree

0.5%18

Doctorate

1.6%56

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

36.9%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

$324,500median home value

$1,458median rent

79.7%homeownership

1,925total units

Tenure

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%151

$50K–$100K

0.4%6

$100K–$150K

0.8%12

$150K–$200K

3.8%58

$200K–$300K

28.2%432

$300K–$500K

34.4%528

$500K–$1M

22.2%340

$1M+

0.5%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

105

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%42

2010–2019

19.2%370

2000–2009

17.4%335

1990–1999

31.8%613

1980–1989

12.7%244

1970–1979

3.8%73

1960–1969

10.5%202

1950–1959

0.3%6

1939 or earlier

2.1%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.2%1,660

Solar

4.4%84

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%78

Fuel Oil

3.4%65

Utility Gas

2%38

Household Economyi

$91,188median household income

$50,788per capita income

17.4%poverty rate

0%unemployment

2,358labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%14

$10K–$15K

4.9%95

$15K–$20K

4.6%88

$25K–$30K

13.7%264

$30K–$35K

3%58

$35K–$40K

0.3%6

$40K–$45K

1.2%23

$45K–$50K

1.8%34

$50K–$60K

1.2%24

$60K–$75K

13.7%264

$75K–$100K

9.1%176

$100K–$125K

12.6%242

$125K–$150K

17.5%337

$150K–$200K

4.4%84

$200K+

11.2%216

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3827.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

307

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,335

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,358

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured