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

3,695

Median Agei

29.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.4%2,270

Hispanic/Latino

33.9%1,254

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.5%92

Two or More

1.9%72

Asian

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.7%309

High School Diploma

28.7%645

Some College (<1 yr)

2.2%49

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%187

Associate's Degree

18%404

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%222

Master's Degree

0.7%15

HS or Higher

81.4%

BA or Higher

10.5%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$355,200

Median Renti

$848

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.5%1,000

Renter-Occupied

27.5%380

Total Units

1,405

Homeownership

72.5%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%74

$50K–$100K

1.6%16

$100K–$150K

3.7%37

$150K–$200K

3.3%33

$200K–$300K

18.1%181

$300K–$500K

65.9%659

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

15.8%222

2010–2019

14.3%201

2000–2009

17.2%241

1990–1999

12.2%171

1980–1989

11.8%166

1970–1979

17.4%245

1960–1969

1.7%24

1950–1959

4.3%61

1939 or earlier

5.3%74

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.4%1,262

Utility Gas

5.6%77

Wood

2.1%29

No Fuel

0.9%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,542

Mean Household Incomei

$70,626

Per Capita Incomei

$27,697

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

1,496

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%74

$15K–$20K

5.6%77

$20K–$25K

6.9%95

$25K–$30K

11.2%154

$30K–$35K

8.4%116

$45K–$50K

6.9%95

$50K–$60K

4.6%63

$60K–$75K

10.9%150

$75K–$100K

10.4%144

$100K–$125K

10.7%147

$125K–$150K

13.6%187

$150K–$200K

5.7%78

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

43911.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

234

Guatemala

183

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,371

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,382

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

326(12.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured