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

552

Median Agei

31.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.5%428

Two or More

15.9%88

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%4

Black

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%10

High School Diploma

31.9%105

Some College (<1 yr)

18.5%61

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%27

Associate's Degree

17.3%57

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%58

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$434,300

Median Renti

$1,594

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93%173

Renter-Occupied

7%13

Total Units

198

Homeownership

93%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

$300K–$500K

83.8%145

$500K–$1M

16.2%28

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

13.6%27

1990–1999

4%8

1980–1989

6.1%12

1970–1979

15.2%30

1950–1959

2.5%5

1939 or earlier

58.6%116

Heating Fuel

Electricity

45.7%85

Wood

39.2%73

Bottled/LP Gas

12.4%23

Other

2.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$130,250

Mean Household Incomei

$129,778

Per Capita Incomei

$42,520

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

322

Household Income Distribution

$30K–$35K

2.7%5

$40K–$45K

2.7%5

$50K–$60K

4.8%9

$60K–$75K

23.1%43

$100K–$125K

16.1%30

$125K–$150K

11.3%21

$150K–$200K

27.4%51

$200K+

11.8%22

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

300

Avg. Commutei

43.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

302

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

16(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured