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

42,746

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69%29,505

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%4,795

Two or More

8.8%3,757

Asian

5.6%2,406

Black

3.7%1,591

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%298

Other

0.7%280

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%114

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%1,443

High School Diploma

23.9%7,082

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%2,561

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%4,106

Associate's Degree

12.8%3,790

Bachelor's Degree

19.5%5,763

Master's Degree

7.4%2,188

Professional Degree

1.8%547

Doctorate

0.7%196

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

29.4%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$551,800

Median Renti

$1,812

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.1%8,639

Renter-Occupied

47.9%7,931

Total Units

17,460

Homeownership

52.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%97

$50K–$100K

0.6%50

$150K–$200K

0%4

$200K–$300K

3.6%309

$300K–$500K

36.2%3,128

$500K–$1M

55.1%4,762

$1M+

3.3%289

Rent Distribution

Under $500

182

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

281

$1,000–$1,250

561

$1,250–$1,500

759

$1,500–$2,000

3,239

$2,000+

2,639

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%303

2010–2019

11.4%1,990

2000–2009

14%2,451

1990–1999

17.2%2,999

1980–1989

16.4%2,856

1970–1979

15%2,620

1960–1969

7.8%1,361

1950–1959

5.8%1,018

1940–1949

3.5%618

1939 or earlier

7.1%1,244

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57%9,440

Utility Gas

40.2%6,653

Fuel Oil

1%158

Wood

0.8%127

No Fuel

0.5%76

Other

0.4%64

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%29

Solar

0.1%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,826

Mean Household Incomei

$117,892

Per Capita Incomei

$46,096

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

22,835

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%389

$10K–$15K

2%324

$15K–$20K

3%500

$20K–$25K

1.9%307

$25K–$30K

2.1%356

$30K–$35K

2.7%447

$35K–$40K

2.1%354

$40K–$45K

3.5%573

$45K–$50K

1.9%316

$50K–$60K

4.5%749

$60K–$75K

8.9%1,482

$75K–$100K

16.1%2,668

$100K–$125K

13.3%2,206

$125K–$150K

9.5%1,579

$150K–$200K

11%1,824

$200K+

15.1%2,496

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,9469.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

675

Mexico

574

India

311

Korea

231

Poland

200

Canada

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,844

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,390

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,901(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured