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

16,277

Median Agei

27.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

82.7%13,453

White

14.9%2,426

Asian

0.9%143

Two or More

0.8%125

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%51

Other

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%509

High School Diploma

24.5%2,129

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%330

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%578

Associate's Degree

6%519

Bachelor's Degree

5.7%491

Master's Degree

3.7%318

Professional Degree

0.5%41

HS or Higher

56.6%

BA or Higher

9.8%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$240,700

Median Renti

$1,026

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%2,442

Renter-Occupied

45%1,998

Total Units

4,627

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

17.5%427

$50K–$100K

5.1%124

$100K–$150K

6.6%162

$150K–$200K

13.7%334

$200K–$300K

28.7%702

$300K–$500K

22.9%559

$500K–$1M

5.5%134

Rent Distribution

Under $500

256

$500–$750

323

$750–$1,000

376

$1,000–$1,250

279

$1,250–$1,500

227

$1,500–$2,000

256

$2,000+

251

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%14

2010–2019

13.8%637

2000–2009

7%322

1990–1999

11.6%539

1980–1989

9.5%441

1970–1979

19.8%917

1960–1969

6.6%306

1950–1959

13.3%615

1940–1949

13.6%630

1939 or earlier

4.5%206

Heating Fuel

Electricity

76.8%3,412

Utility Gas

19.5%864

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%61

Wood

0.9%42

Fuel Oil

0.7%31

No Fuel

0.7%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,923

Mean Household Incomei

$72,779

Per Capita Incomei

$20,296

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

12.3%

Labor Forcei

6,823

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%177

$10K–$15K

4.4%195

$15K–$20K

2.3%104

$20K–$25K

4.5%200

$25K–$30K

4.1%180

$30K–$35K

5%223

$35K–$40K

4.8%211

$40K–$45K

5.6%249

$45K–$50K

6.7%297

$50K–$60K

7%312

$60K–$75K

19.2%852

$75K–$100K

11.3%502

$100K–$125K

6.8%304

$125K–$150K

5.5%242

$150K–$200K

4%176

$200K+

4.9%216

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,36533%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,836

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,606

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,965

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

342(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.7%Insured

17.3%Uninsured