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

42,735

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.5%30,991

Asian

10%4,276

Two or More

7.3%3,099

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%2,605

Black

2.3%962

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%403

Other

0.6%246

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%153

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%714

High School Diploma

13.4%4,479

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%1,743

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%4,696

Associate's Degree

8.7%2,910

Bachelor's Degree

32.9%10,999

Master's Degree

14.9%4,963

Professional Degree

3.7%1,239

Doctorate

2.4%815

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

54%

Graduate+

21%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$890,100

Median Renti

$1,903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%13,198

Renter-Occupied

29.1%5,429

Total Units

19,479

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%121

$50K–$100K

1%126

$100K–$150K

0.5%70

$150K–$200K

0.1%13

$200K–$300K

0.9%118

$300K–$500K

11.1%1,466

$500K–$1M

46.5%6,136

$1M+

39%5,148

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

295

$1,250–$1,500

457

$1,500–$2,000

2,261

$2,000+

2,239

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%147

2010–2019

4.5%881

2000–2009

8.2%1,602

1990–1999

12.1%2,349

1980–1989

13.7%2,675

1970–1979

17.2%3,350

1960–1969

24.9%4,845

1950–1959

12.6%2,456

1940–1949

3.5%678

1939 or earlier

2.5%496

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.6%9,233

Electricity

46.8%8,711

Fuel Oil

1.3%251

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%208

No Fuel

0.5%96

Wood

0.3%55

Other

0.2%37

Solar

0.2%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$122,449

Mean Household Incomei

$178,129

Per Capita Incomei

$78,708

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

23,748

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%277

$10K–$15K

1%191

$15K–$20K

1.9%362

$20K–$25K

1.9%357

$25K–$30K

2.1%395

$30K–$35K

2%379

$35K–$40K

1%183

$40K–$45K

2.8%522

$45K–$50K

1.8%339

$50K–$60K

4%742

$60K–$75K

9.1%1,688

$75K–$100K

11.9%2,224

$100K–$125K

10%1,860

$125K–$150K

7.8%1,444

$150K–$200K

12.7%2,361

$200K+

28.5%5,303

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,94613.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

541

China

512

Philippines

421

Canada

397

India

304

Mexico

173

United Kingdom

137

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,516

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,739

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,056(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured