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.

East Palestine, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,696

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%4,173

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%276

Two or More

4.2%199

Other

0.7%34

Black

0.1%7

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%100

High School Diploma

45.8%1,557

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%212

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%267

Associate's Degree

8.4%286

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%295

Master's Degree

4.8%164

Professional Degree

0.2%7

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$113,700

Median Renti

$851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.2%1,385

Renter-Occupied

31.8%647

Total Units

2,390

Homeownership

68.2%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%125

$50K–$100K

30.2%418

$100K–$150K

24.9%345

$150K–$200K

19.1%264

$200K–$300K

7%97

$300K–$500K

9.8%136

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

108

$750–$1,000

308

$1,000–$1,250

124

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%51

2000–2009

7.6%181

1990–1999

7.7%184

1980–1989

2.8%68

1970–1979

10.5%252

1960–1969

9.7%232

1950–1959

12.5%298

1940–1949

3.5%84

1939 or earlier

43.5%1,040

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.3%1,773

Electricity

11.2%227

Wood

1%20

Fuel Oil

0.6%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,777

Mean Household Incomei

$72,905

Per Capita Incomei

$32,383

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

2,085

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%117

$10K–$15K

3%61

$15K–$20K

2.8%56

$20K–$25K

7.8%159

$25K–$30K

3.2%65

$30K–$35K

3.6%73

$35K–$40K

6.5%133

$40K–$45K

9.4%190

$45K–$50K

8.5%172

$50K–$60K

12.1%246

$60K–$75K

13.5%274

$75K–$100K

7.7%157

$100K–$125K

5.6%114

$125K–$150K

1.2%24

$150K–$200K

3.1%64

$200K+

6.2%127

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,032

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,053

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

378(10.5% of civilian adults)