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

135,603

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37%50,206

Asian

23%31,144

Hispanic/Latino

16.6%22,531

Black

12.7%17,266

Two or More

7.1%9,662

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3%4,072

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%417

Other

0.2%305

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%3,413

High School Diploma

20.7%18,912

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%6,858

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%12,688

Associate's Degree

11.2%10,207

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%19,586

Master's Degree

6.7%6,150

Professional Degree

0.9%826

Doctorate

0.7%645

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

29.8%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$587,800

Median Renti

$1,909

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.2%26,961

Renter-Occupied

42.8%20,195

Total Units

49,652

Homeownership

57.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3%812

$50K–$100K

1.7%467

$100K–$150K

1.2%318

$150K–$200K

1.3%342

$200K–$300K

3.7%990

$300K–$500K

24.5%6,611

$500K–$1M

60.3%16,259

$1M+

4.3%1,162

Rent Distribution

Under $500

493

$500–$750

505

$750–$1,000

394

$1,000–$1,250

898

$1,250–$1,500

1,949

$1,500–$2,000

6,947

$2,000+

8,660

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%527

2010–2019

8.8%4,358

2000–2009

12%5,970

1990–1999

18.2%9,049

1980–1989

21.4%10,619

1970–1979

16.7%8,305

1960–1969

13.8%6,865

1950–1959

4.5%2,257

1940–1949

1.3%632

1939 or earlier

2.2%1,070

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.1%26,453

Utility Gas

40%18,881

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%695

No Fuel

1.1%509

Wood

0.6%300

Fuel Oil

0.4%210

Solar

0.1%55

Other

0.1%53

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,302

Mean Household Incomei

$118,856

Per Capita Incomei

$42,664

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

73,288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%1,720

$10K–$15K

1.6%764

$15K–$20K

2%925

$20K–$25K

2.3%1,089

$25K–$30K

2.1%1,007

$30K–$35K

2.4%1,142

$35K–$40K

2.9%1,357

$40K–$45K

3.4%1,606

$45K–$50K

3.6%1,720

$50K–$60K

5.5%2,571

$60K–$75K

10.1%4,786

$75K–$100K

15%7,058

$100K–$125K

11.1%5,228

$125K–$150K

8%3,751

$150K–$200K

12%5,654

$200K+

14.4%6,778

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

45,03333.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,142

Philippines

4,273

India

4,142

China

2,212

Korea

565

Guatemala

523

Canada

252

Germany

245

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

65,722

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

68,041

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,540(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured