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.

Elida, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,163

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.8%1,877

Two or More

7.3%157

Black

3.7%81

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%25

Asian

1.1%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%29

High School Diploma

25.1%352

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%78

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%220

Associate's Degree

18%253

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%257

Master's Degree

11.1%156

Professional Degree

1.1%15

Doctorate

0.6%8

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

31.1%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$220,900

Median Renti

$1,125

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.1%643

Renter-Occupied

20.9%170

Total Units

857

Homeownership

79.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%15

$50K–$100K

7.5%48

$100K–$150K

10.3%66

$150K–$200K

20.5%132

$200K–$300K

38.7%249

$300K–$500K

19.6%126

$500K–$1M

0.5%3

$1M+

0.6%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%8

2010–2019

1.8%15

2000–2009

4.8%41

1990–1999

25.8%221

1980–1989

11.7%100

1970–1979

5.4%46

1960–1969

8.4%72

1950–1959

19.6%168

1940–1949

4.1%35

1939 or earlier

17.6%151

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.4%694

Electricity

13.7%111

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%6

No Fuel

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,083

Mean Household Incomei

$114,335

Per Capita Incomei

$42,425

Poverty Ratei

3.1%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

1,049

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%11

$10K–$15K

1.4%11

$15K–$20K

2.6%21

$20K–$25K

1.7%14

$25K–$30K

2.2%18

$30K–$35K

2.3%19

$35K–$40K

3.1%25

$40K–$45K

4.9%40

$45K–$50K

4.2%34

$50K–$60K

16.9%137

$60K–$75K

4.2%34

$75K–$100K

10.5%85

$100K–$125K

14.1%115

$125K–$150K

7.4%60

$150K–$200K

13.4%109

$200K+

9.8%80

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

978

Avg. Commutei

18.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

996

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

94(6.1% of civilian adults)