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

8,373

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.9%6,772

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%675

Two or More

7.7%647

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.4%197

Asian

1%81

Other

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%310

High School Diploma

31.7%1,679

Some College (<1 yr)

10%531

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%761

Associate's Degree

8.9%473

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%1,044

Master's Degree

3.9%205

Professional Degree

0.5%29

Doctorate

0.2%8

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$593,100

Median Renti

$1,766

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%1,896

Renter-Occupied

38.3%1,175

Total Units

3,150

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.8%16

$100K–$150K

0.7%14

$200K–$300K

4.2%79

$300K–$500K

18.5%351

$500K–$1M

75%1,422

$1M+

0.7%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

105

$1,500–$2,000

425

$2,000+

377

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%142

2010–2019

22.4%706

2000–2009

24.8%782

1990–1999

20.8%654

1980–1989

9.6%303

1970–1979

4.3%137

1960–1969

4.1%128

1950–1959

1%30

1940–1949

2.2%69

1939 or earlier

6.3%199

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.3%1,730

Electricity

40.5%1,245

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%68

Fuel Oil

0.7%21

Solar

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,242

Mean Household Incomei

$116,389

Per Capita Incomei

$44,086

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

3,924

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%251

$10K–$15K

1.8%55

$15K–$20K

0.7%21

$25K–$30K

1.5%45

$30K–$35K

1.2%38

$35K–$40K

3.1%96

$40K–$45K

4.5%139

$45K–$50K

3.1%95

$50K–$60K

12%368

$60K–$75K

5.5%170

$75K–$100K

14.4%443

$100K–$125K

10%307

$125K–$150K

9.9%305

$150K–$200K

9.8%302

$200K+

14.2%436

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2242.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,366

Avg. Commutei

37.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,639

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

400(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured