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

12,165

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.5%8,936

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%1,321

Two or More

8.1%986

Asian

2.4%289

Black

2.3%275

Other

2.1%259

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%51

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%426

High School Diploma

16.2%1,494

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%511

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%1,077

Associate's Degree

9.5%876

Bachelor's Degree

29.3%2,700

Master's Degree

16.1%1,483

Professional Degree

2.4%224

Doctorate

1.5%136

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

49.2%

Graduate+

20%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$620,100

Median Renti

$1,886

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%3,139

Renter-Occupied

41%2,182

Total Units

5,481

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.8%56

$100K–$150K

0.3%9

$150K–$200K

1.9%61

$200K–$300K

3.7%117

$300K–$500K

20%628

$500K–$1M

67.9%2,132

$1M+

4.3%136

Rent Distribution

Under $500

327

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

184

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

558

$2,000+

962

Year Built

2020 or later

5.1%279

2010–2019

22.1%1,210

2000–2009

17.8%974

1990–1999

12.8%700

1980–1989

16.7%915

1970–1979

10.2%560

1960–1969

5.6%308

1950–1959

1.7%91

1940–1949

1.5%81

1939 or earlier

6.6%363

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.5%2,954

Utility Gas

38.3%2,039

Wood

5%266

Fuel Oil

0.6%33

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,250

Mean Household Incomei

$125,619

Per Capita Incomei

$56,418

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

5,966

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%174

$10K–$15K

2.2%118

$15K–$20K

5.8%311

$20K–$25K

2.5%135

$25K–$30K

2.7%144

$30K–$35K

1.2%64

$35K–$40K

1.8%97

$40K–$45K

4.4%233

$45K–$50K

2.8%147

$50K–$60K

4.2%224

$60K–$75K

5.2%278

$75K–$100K

9%479

$100K–$125K

8.1%430

$125K–$150K

12.5%664

$150K–$200K

16.5%879

$200K+

17.7%944

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9567.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

145

Canada

Germany

United Kingdom

Korea

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,742

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,266

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,251(13.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured