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

8,437

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.5%5,185

Hispanic/Latino

28.5%2,406

Two or More

6.1%514

Asian

2.4%204

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%72

Other

0.4%32

Black

0.3%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%384

High School Diploma

20.8%1,073

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%445

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%600

Associate's Degree

11.4%589

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%677

Master's Degree

6.9%354

Professional Degree

2.3%118

Doctorate

3.2%166

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

25.5%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$414,600

Median Renti

$1,539

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.4%1,938

Renter-Occupied

40.6%1,326

Total Units

3,489

Homeownership

59.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%15

$150K–$200K

3.7%71

$200K–$300K

13.6%264

$300K–$500K

63%1,220

$500K–$1M

19%368

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

147

$1,000–$1,250

215

$1,250–$1,500

192

$1,500–$2,000

560

$2,000+

116

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%55

2010–2019

13.6%475

2000–2009

13%455

1990–1999

22.8%796

1980–1989

10.7%373

1970–1979

14.3%500

1960–1969

5.2%180

1950–1959

3.2%111

1940–1949

4.2%146

1939 or earlier

11.4%398

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.7%1,947

Utility Gas

35.5%1,160

Solar

1.4%46

Other

1.3%41

No Fuel

0.8%27

Wood

0.8%26

Fuel Oil

0.5%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,783

Mean Household Incomei

$104,762

Per Capita Incomei

$40,243

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

3,938

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%107

$10K–$15K

4.4%143

$15K–$20K

0.7%23

$20K–$25K

1.2%40

$25K–$30K

2.5%82

$30K–$35K

2.6%86

$35K–$40K

5.2%171

$40K–$45K

3.3%107

$45K–$50K

0.5%17

$50K–$60K

8%262

$60K–$75K

18.8%615

$75K–$100K

12.1%394

$100K–$125K

10.3%337

$125K–$150K

7.5%244

$150K–$200K

10.7%350

$200K+

8.8%286

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7208.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

512

China

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,737

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,746

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

351(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured