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

1,245

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.7%868

Two or More

12%149

Asian

9.4%117

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%84

Black

1.6%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%13

High School Diploma

11.7%118

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%62

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%90

Associate's Degree

8.6%87

Bachelor's Degree

38.1%385

Master's Degree

13.3%134

Professional Degree

8.8%89

Doctorate

1.4%14

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

61.5%

Graduate+

23.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$912,700

Median Renti

$2,598

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.8%438

Renter-Occupied

31.2%199

Total Units

676

Homeownership

68.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%2

$100K–$150K

1.4%6

$200K–$300K

1.4%6

$300K–$500K

12.8%56

$500K–$1M

42.5%186

$1M+

41.6%182

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

125

Year Built

2010–2019

9%61

2000–2009

35.8%242

1990–1999

10.7%72

1980–1989

1.2%8

1970–1979

8.1%55

1960–1969

6.4%43

1950–1959

5.2%35

1940–1949

3%20

1939 or earlier

20.7%140

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.8%317

Electricity

48.7%310

Wood

1.3%8

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,331

Mean Household Incomei

$147,734

Per Capita Incomei

$75,674

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

656

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%20

$10K–$15K

2%13

$15K–$20K

2.4%15

$20K–$25K

1.3%8

$25K–$30K

2.4%15

$30K–$35K

1.1%7

$35K–$40K

0.5%3

$40K–$45K

0.5%3

$45K–$50K

0.6%4

$50K–$60K

7.1%45

$60K–$75K

8.8%56

$75K–$100K

11.6%74

$100K–$125K

13.5%86

$125K–$150K

8.9%57

$150K–$200K

7.5%48

$200K+

28.7%183

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12710.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Mexico

Poland

India

China

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

638

Avg. Commutei

34.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

628

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

90(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured