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

79,575

Median Agei

30.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

58.5%46,524

White

34%27,029

Two or More

3%2,402

Black

1.8%1,468

Asian

1.8%1,436

Other

0.6%485

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%128

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%103

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%2,567

High School Diploma

21%9,687

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%3,595

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%5,250

Associate's Degree

9.5%4,376

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%6,310

Master's Degree

6.4%2,972

Professional Degree

0.6%254

Doctorate

0.7%339

HS or Higher

76.7%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$376,300

Median Renti

$1,227

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%17,556

Renter-Occupied

29.1%7,192

Total Units

25,678

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%916

$50K–$100K

1.3%223

$100K–$150K

2.2%394

$150K–$200K

3.4%593

$200K–$300K

14.5%2,542

$300K–$500K

54.4%9,548

$500K–$1M

17.9%3,142

$1M+

1.1%198

Rent Distribution

Under $500

443

$500–$750

598

$750–$1,000

1,298

$1,000–$1,250

1,262

$1,250–$1,500

740

$1,500–$2,000

1,631

$2,000+

996

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%904

2010–2019

20.5%5,255

2000–2009

27.4%7,040

1990–1999

10%2,561

1980–1989

4.2%1,083

1970–1979

12.8%3,278

1960–1969

6.7%1,715

1950–1959

7.5%1,927

1940–1949

4.3%1,092

1939 or earlier

3.2%823

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.3%15,659

Utility Gas

34.2%8,454

No Fuel

1%258

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%199

Other

0.2%55

Solar

0.2%49

Fuel Oil

0.2%39

Wood

0.1%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,586

Mean Household Incomei

$105,477

Per Capita Incomei

$33,707

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

38,813

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%1,075

$10K–$15K

1.6%408

$15K–$20K

2.4%600

$20K–$25K

2.8%685

$25K–$30K

2.5%617

$30K–$35K

3.6%886

$35K–$40K

3.7%919

$40K–$45K

2.4%582

$45K–$50K

4.3%1,053

$50K–$60K

6.7%1,668

$60K–$75K

9%2,227

$75K–$100K

14.4%3,563

$100K–$125K

11.6%2,882

$125K–$150K

9.9%2,448

$150K–$200K

8.8%2,181

$200K+

11.9%2,954

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,52720.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

12,819

Guatemala

797

Germany

106

Canada

Philippines

Korea

India

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

35,588

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

36,649

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,224(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured