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.

Chauncey, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

655

Median Agei

47.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%605

Other

4.6%30

Two or More

1.7%11

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%7

Black

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%50

High School Diploma

34.6%193

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%20

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%83

Associate's Degree

7.4%41

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%41

Master's Degree

4.1%23

Professional Degree

1.3%7

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

12.7%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$74,400

Median Renti

$893

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.6%162

Renter-Occupied

47.4%146

Total Units

343

Homeownership

52.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

27.2%44

$50K–$100K

49.4%80

$100K–$150K

11.1%18

$150K–$200K

6.2%10

$200K–$300K

6.2%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%10

2000–2009

6.7%23

1990–1999

9.6%33

1980–1989

6.7%23

1970–1979

11.7%40

1960–1969

7.3%25

1950–1959

8.7%30

1940–1949

6.4%22

1939 or earlier

39.9%137

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.2%247

Electricity

12.3%38

No Fuel

3.9%12

Wood

3.6%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,200

Mean Household Incomei

$54,103

Per Capita Incomei

$25,747

Poverty Ratei

33.7%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

276

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.4%32

$10K–$15K

9.7%30

$15K–$20K

4.9%15

$20K–$25K

10.1%31

$25K–$30K

1.9%6

$30K–$35K

12.3%38

$35K–$40K

8.8%27

$40K–$45K

1.3%4

$45K–$50K

2.9%9

$50K–$60K

12.3%38

$60K–$75K

4.5%14

$75K–$100K

6.5%20

$100K–$125K

9.7%30

$125K–$150K

2.3%7

$200K+

2.3%7

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

266

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

268

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

52(9% of civilian adults)