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

61,431

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.6%37,828

Asian

14.4%8,840

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%5,374

Two or More

7.7%4,737

Black

6.6%4,061

Other

0.7%449

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%123

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%1,030

High School Diploma

12.6%5,891

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%2,276

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%5,808

Associate's Degree

9.4%4,429

Bachelor's Degree

32.2%15,079

Master's Degree

14.4%6,759

Professional Degree

3.1%1,445

Doctorate

3.2%1,478

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

52.8%

Graduate+

20.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$811,100

Median Renti

$1,985

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.3%16,181

Renter-Occupied

33.7%8,239

Total Units

25,289

Homeownership

66.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%232

$50K–$100K

0.6%95

$100K–$150K

0.4%60

$150K–$200K

0.2%35

$200K–$300K

1.5%236

$300K–$500K

8.9%1,443

$500K–$1M

63%10,187

$1M+

24.1%3,893

Rent Distribution

Under $500

567

$500–$750

111

$750–$1,000

251

$1,000–$1,250

290

$1,250–$1,500

756

$1,500–$2,000

2,116

$2,000+

3,960

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%799

2010–2019

8.5%2,147

2000–2009

5.8%1,458

1990–1999

6.5%1,645

1980–1989

10.8%2,739

1970–1979

13%3,282

1960–1969

17.7%4,475

1950–1959

22.9%5,795

1940–1949

7.4%1,873

1939 or earlier

4.3%1,076

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.1%12,467

Utility Gas

43.6%10,643

Fuel Oil

4.1%991

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%127

No Fuel

0.4%100

Wood

0.2%53

Solar

0.1%20

Other

0%11

Coal

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$112,751

Mean Household Incomei

$152,121

Per Capita Incomei

$62,714

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

33,364

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%974

$10K–$15K

2.4%591

$15K–$20K

2.2%530

$20K–$25K

1.4%352

$25K–$30K

2.3%569

$30K–$35K

1.2%300

$35K–$40K

2.1%509

$40K–$45K

2.2%543

$45K–$50K

2.2%537

$50K–$60K

5.4%1,328

$60K–$75K

7.3%1,790

$75K–$100K

11.1%2,719

$100K–$125K

8.9%2,177

$125K–$150K

8.3%2,031

$150K–$200K

12.8%3,118

$200K+

26%6,352

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12,80520.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

1,580

Mexico

1,020

Philippines

1,009

Korea

867

Canada

579

India

542

United Kingdom

365

Germany

153

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

31,304

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

31,819

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,128(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured