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.

Barnesville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,945

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.3%3,603

Two or More

4.6%183

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%84

Asian

1%39

Black

0.8%33

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.7%294

High School Diploma

41.3%1,131

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%303

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%209

Associate's Degree

7.1%193

Bachelor's Degree

8%220

Master's Degree

4.8%131

Professional Degree

0.7%20

Doctorate

1.8%49

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,800

Median Renti

$767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.2%893

Renter-Occupied

43.8%696

Total Units

1,729

Homeownership

56.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%64

$50K–$100K

35.4%316

$100K–$150K

18.8%168

$150K–$200K

22.6%202

$200K–$300K

9.4%84

$300K–$500K

6.6%59

Rent Distribution

Under $500

184

$500–$750

140

$750–$1,000

228

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

14.7%255

2000–2009

2.3%39

1990–1999

10.2%176

1980–1989

5%86

1970–1979

11.6%200

1960–1969

8.4%145

1950–1959

10.9%188

1940–1949

4.9%84

1939 or earlier

32.2%556

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%1,055

Electricity

32.1%510

No Fuel

1.5%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,443

Mean Household Incomei

$55,502

Per Capita Incomei

$22,900

Poverty Ratei

25.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,681

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%122

$10K–$15K

9.7%154

$15K–$20K

11.6%184

$20K–$25K

3.3%52

$25K–$30K

1.4%23

$30K–$35K

9.9%157

$35K–$40K

5.1%81

$40K–$45K

6.9%109

$45K–$50K

1.8%29

$50K–$60K

4.6%73

$60K–$75K

14.8%235

$75K–$100K

8.2%131

$100K–$125K

7.2%114

$125K–$150K

3.5%56

$200K+

4.3%69

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

138

Residentsi

189

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers47 homes81% occupied$386/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 891 homes80% occupied$362/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,443/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

71.7%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

23.3%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.4% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,538

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,563

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

235(8.2% of civilian adults)