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

105,317

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

38.6%40,635

Asian

26.4%27,852

Hispanic/Latino

15.6%16,450

Black

9%9,477

Two or More

8.5%8,993

Other

0.8%813

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%810

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%287

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%3,094

High School Diploma

16.2%12,153

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%4,748

Some College (1+ yr)

13%9,772

Associate's Degree

9.7%7,309

Bachelor's Degree

25.8%19,314

Master's Degree

10.9%8,141

Professional Degree

1.4%1,033

Doctorate

1.5%1,097

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

39.5%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$672,600

Median Renti

$1,998

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%22,106

Renter-Occupied

45.6%18,566

Total Units

42,551

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%543

$50K–$100K

1.7%386

$100K–$150K

0.7%155

$150K–$200K

1.5%327

$200K–$300K

4.2%920

$300K–$500K

16.9%3,730

$500K–$1M

55.1%12,179

$1M+

17.5%3,866

Rent Distribution

Under $500

937

$500–$750

293

$750–$1,000

326

$1,000–$1,250

984

$1,250–$1,500

968

$1,500–$2,000

5,662

$2,000+

9,115

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%266

2010–2019

10.4%4,433

2000–2009

19.7%8,399

1990–1999

16.2%6,914

1980–1989

13.9%5,902

1970–1979

12.1%5,154

1960–1969

12.5%5,320

1950–1959

7.2%3,074

1940–1949

4.1%1,762

1939 or earlier

3.1%1,327

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.2%22,870

Utility Gas

40.5%16,481

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%584

Fuel Oil

0.7%271

No Fuel

0.6%229

Other

0.3%142

Wood

0.2%95

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,432

Mean Household Incomei

$130,075

Per Capita Incomei

$51,528

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

60,703

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%1,285

$10K–$15K

2.9%1,179

$15K–$20K

2.2%899

$20K–$25K

2.2%902

$25K–$30K

1.9%768

$30K–$35K

2.7%1,082

$35K–$40K

2%801

$40K–$45K

2%820

$45K–$50K

2.3%918

$50K–$60K

6.1%2,471

$60K–$75K

8.8%3,595

$75K–$100K

13.6%5,512

$100K–$125K

11.7%4,759

$125K–$150K

8.2%3,333

$150K–$200K

11%4,476

$200K+

19.4%7,872

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

29,99828.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,735

China

2,889

Philippines

2,854

India

2,107

Korea

1,099

Canada

505

Guatemala

317

United Kingdom

292

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

55,992

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

57,633

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,038(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured