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

1,008

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.8%935

Two or More

3.1%31

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%27

Black

1.3%13

Asian

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%13

High School Diploma

18.8%114

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%40

Some College (1+ yr)

16%97

Associate's Degree

5.9%36

Bachelor's Degree

30%182

Master's Degree

14.5%88

Professional Degree

3.8%23

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

48.3%

Graduate+

18.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$485,600

Median Renti

$1,000

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.6%281

Renter-Occupied

3.4%10

Total Units

317

Homeownership

96.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%9

$50K–$100K

1.1%3

$100K–$150K

8.5%24

$150K–$200K

5.7%16

$200K–$300K

11.4%32

$300K–$500K

22.8%64

$500K–$1M

47.3%133

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

10.4%33

2010–2019

33.8%107

2000–2009

15.1%48

1990–1999

6.6%21

1980–1989

4.4%14

1970–1979

1.9%6

1960–1969

2.5%8

1950–1959

8.2%26

1940–1949

0.6%2

1939 or earlier

16.4%52

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

48.8%142

Utility Gas

26.8%78

Wood

8.9%26

Electricity

7.9%23

Fuel Oil

5.2%15

Other

1.7%5

No Fuel

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$159,375

Mean Household Incomei

$170,985

Per Capita Incomei

$51,563

Poverty Ratei

4.7%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

526

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%5

$10K–$15K

1%3

$15K–$20K

0.7%2

$20K–$25K

0.7%2

$25K–$30K

2.7%8

$30K–$35K

0.7%2

$35K–$40K

3.1%9

$40K–$45K

2.1%6

$45K–$50K

1.4%4

$50K–$60K

1.7%5

$60K–$75K

4.5%13

$75K–$100K

4.8%14

$100K–$125K

7.2%21

$125K–$150K

10.7%31

$150K–$200K

20.6%60

$200K+

36.4%106

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

90.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

502

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

507

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured