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

494

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%434

Two or More

10.7%53

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%4

Asian

0.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%19

High School Diploma

26%94

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%28

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%62

Associate's Degree

19.9%72

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%31

Master's Degree

1.7%6

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

10.2%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$270,000

Median Renti

$1,338

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.3%140

Renter-Occupied

24.7%46

Total Units

195

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%8

$100K–$150K

18.6%26

$150K–$200K

9.3%13

$200K–$300K

20.7%29

$300K–$500K

33.6%47

$500K–$1M

12.1%17

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%4

2010–2019

2.6%5

2000–2009

2.6%5

1990–1999

16.4%32

1980–1989

12.3%24

1970–1979

19.5%38

1960–1969

1.5%3

1950–1959

8.7%17

1939 or earlier

34.4%67

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.5%133

Wood

16.1%30

Bottled/LP Gas

8.6%16

Fuel Oil

2.2%4

Utility Gas

1.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,250

Mean Household Incomei

$78,089

Per Capita Incomei

$29,841

Poverty Ratei

30.6%

Unemploymenti

10.5%

Labor Forcei

191

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%9

$10K–$15K

1.6%3

$15K–$20K

3.8%7

$20K–$25K

8.1%15

$30K–$35K

1.6%3

$35K–$40K

3.8%7

$40K–$45K

4.8%9

$45K–$50K

3.8%7

$50K–$60K

12.9%24

$60K–$75K

8.6%16

$75K–$100K

25.8%48

$100K–$125K

3.8%7

$125K–$150K

7.5%14

$150K–$200K

2.7%5

$200K+

6.5%12

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

102%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

171

Avg. Commutei

33.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

171

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(10.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured