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

1,412

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84%1,186

Two or More

6.8%96

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%83

Other

2.1%30

Asian

1.1%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%38

High School Diploma

33.5%330

Some College (<1 yr)

6%59

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%100

Associate's Degree

8.7%86

Bachelor's Degree

22.6%223

Master's Degree

4.2%41

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$419,400

Median Renti

$879

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.7%388

Renter-Occupied

31.3%177

Total Units

620

Homeownership

68.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1%4

$100K–$150K

5.4%21

$150K–$200K

4.9%19

$200K–$300K

12.6%49

$300K–$500K

48.5%188

$500K–$1M

27.6%107

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

10.8%67

1990–1999

19.4%120

1980–1989

16.3%101

1970–1979

19.7%122

1960–1969

8.9%55

1950–1959

6%37

1940–1949

9.2%57

1939 or earlier

9.8%61

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.6%410

Bottled/LP Gas

12.7%72

Wood

10.8%61

Fuel Oil

2.7%15

Solar

1.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,488

Mean Household Incomei

$79,416

Per Capita Incomei

$32,452

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

10.8%

Labor Forcei

612

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.4%2

$10K–$15K

7.1%40

$15K–$20K

4.4%25

$20K–$25K

11.2%63

$25K–$30K

6%34

$30K–$35K

1.6%9

$35K–$40K

12.9%73

$45K–$50K

1.2%7

$50K–$60K

3%17

$60K–$75K

9%51

$75K–$100K

8.1%46

$100K–$125K

10.3%58

$125K–$150K

6.7%38

$150K–$200K

10.6%60

$200K+

7.4%42

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

402.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

537

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

546

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

175(16.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured