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

21,233

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.9%12,501

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%2,376

Asian

10.9%2,316

Two or More

9.3%1,967

Black

8.1%1,716

Other

0.9%191

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%166

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%404

High School Diploma

18.3%2,649

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,151

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%2,130

Associate's Degree

13.7%1,990

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%3,460

Master's Degree

12.3%1,783

Professional Degree

0.7%96

Doctorate

0.4%64

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

37.3%

Graduate+

13.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$637,300

Median Renti

$2,232

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.9%5,824

Renter-Occupied

21.1%1,553

Total Units

7,622

Homeownership

78.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%159

$50K–$100K

0.9%53

$100K–$150K

0.3%16

$200K–$300K

1.5%87

$300K–$500K

17.7%1,031

$500K–$1M

70.9%4,132

$1M+

5.9%346

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

470

$2,000+

883

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%337

2010–2019

11.5%879

2000–2009

23.4%1,784

1990–1999

19.1%1,453

1980–1989

12.6%958

1970–1979

12.1%921

1960–1969

14.9%1,133

1950–1959

1.1%86

1939 or earlier

0.9%71

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.2%4,294

Electricity

36.4%2,688

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%186

Wood

1.1%80

Other

0.8%58

Fuel Oil

0.7%49

No Fuel

0.2%14

Solar

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$134,502

Mean Household Incomei

$156,110

Per Capita Incomei

$54,866

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

11,811

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%88

$10K–$15K

1.9%137

$15K–$20K

1%75

$20K–$25K

1.2%86

$25K–$30K

1.4%103

$30K–$35K

1.9%140

$35K–$40K

3.2%235

$40K–$45K

1.9%139

$45K–$50K

2.8%204

$50K–$60K

4.2%307

$60K–$75K

4.1%304

$75K–$100K

9.7%715

$100K–$125K

9.9%730

$125K–$150K

13.8%1,020

$150K–$200K

16.8%1,239

$200K+

25.1%1,855

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,26215.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

350

India

308

Philippines

268

Korea

214

Canada

156

China

125

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,923

Avg. Commutei

33.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,323

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,256(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured