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

4,538

Median Agei

26.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

90%4,086

American Indian/Alaska Native

5.5%251

White

2.7%124

Asian

1.3%60

Two or More

0.3%14

Black

0%2

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.4%242

High School Diploma

20.4%475

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%85

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%152

Associate's Degree

5.2%122

Bachelor's Degree

3.8%88

Master's Degree

2.2%52

HS or Higher

52.2%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,100

Median Renti

$957

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.4%664

Renter-Occupied

47.6%602

Total Units

1,337

Homeownership

52.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%29

$50K–$100K

17%113

$100K–$150K

19.1%127

$150K–$200K

15.7%104

$200K–$300K

28.3%188

$300K–$500K

12.8%85

$500K–$1M

2%13

$1M+

0.8%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

126

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

153

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.4%72

2000–2009

7.6%101

1990–1999

12.6%169

1980–1989

8.2%109

1970–1979

12.5%167

1960–1969

10%134

1950–1959

13.4%179

1940–1949

9.3%124

1939 or earlier

21.1%282

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.1%1,052

Utility Gas

12.9%163

Wood

2.5%32

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%14

No Fuel

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,019

Mean Household Incomei

$64,730

Per Capita Incomei

$18,223

Poverty Ratei

24.1%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

1,964

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%39

$10K–$15K

3.9%50

$15K–$20K

4.7%60

$20K–$25K

8.1%103

$25K–$30K

7%89

$30K–$35K

5.3%67

$35K–$40K

3.3%42

$40K–$45K

5.4%68

$45K–$50K

5.8%73

$50K–$60K

8.1%103

$60K–$75K

9.9%125

$75K–$100K

13%164

$100K–$125K

15.3%194

$125K–$150K

4.5%57

$150K–$200K

1.7%21

$200K+

0.9%11

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,44731.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,370

Philippines

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,704

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,802

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(0.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81%Insured

19%Uninsured