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

62,937

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45%28,313

Hispanic/Latino

18.8%11,845

Black

13.3%8,398

Two or More

11.2%7,056

Asian

6.9%4,366

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3.5%2,221

Other

0.8%528

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%210

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%2,769

High School Diploma

20.1%9,042

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%3,654

Some College (1+ yr)

18%8,117

Associate's Degree

12.2%5,475

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%6,184

Master's Degree

7.2%3,231

Professional Degree

1.5%682

Doctorate

0.8%364

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$461,200

Median Renti

$1,525

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.5%12,590

Renter-Occupied

52.5%13,910

Total Units

28,591

Homeownership

47.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%992

$50K–$100K

1.3%162

$100K–$150K

0.9%116

$150K–$200K

1.2%148

$200K–$300K

6%758

$300K–$500K

42.1%5,303

$500K–$1M

34.7%4,372

$1M+

5.9%739

Rent Distribution

Under $500

167

$500–$750

119

$750–$1,000

1,072

$1,000–$1,250

2,440

$1,250–$1,500

2,672

$1,500–$2,000

3,731

$2,000+

3,115

Year Built

2020 or later

1%272

2010–2019

5.8%1,660

2000–2009

9.8%2,815

1990–1999

11%3,154

1980–1989

13.5%3,862

1970–1979

18.3%5,218

1960–1969

18.3%5,238

1950–1959

15%4,279

1940–1949

4.5%1,300

1939 or earlier

2.8%793

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.9%17,718

Utility Gas

28.6%7,588

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%396

No Fuel

1.4%359

Fuel Oil

0.7%181

Other

0.5%138

Wood

0.4%100

Coal

0.1%15

Solar

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,720

Mean Household Incomei

$105,976

Per Capita Incomei

$44,695

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

31,867

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%1,174

$10K–$15K

3.3%882

$15K–$20K

2.6%698

$20K–$25K

3.7%979

$25K–$30K

2.6%702

$30K–$35K

1.8%488

$35K–$40K

3.2%858

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,021

$45K–$50K

4%1,061

$50K–$60K

9.3%2,470

$60K–$75K

11.2%2,969

$75K–$100K

14.9%3,952

$100K–$125K

10.1%2,669

$125K–$150K

6.3%1,663

$150K–$200K

7.5%1,976

$200K+

11.1%2,938

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,60615.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,168

Philippines

1,389

Korea

1,248

Germany

496

Canada

199

India

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,332

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,768

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,594(13.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.9%Insured

10.1%Uninsured