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.

Bucyrus, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,594

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%10,683

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%292

Two or More

2%234

Asian

1.8%210

Black

1.4%167

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%567

High School Diploma

40.9%3,354

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%996

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%777

Associate's Degree

8.2%669

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%702

Master's Degree

2.8%232

Professional Degree

0.7%61

Doctorate

0.3%27

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

12.5%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,600

Median Renti

$765

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%3,551

Renter-Occupied

32.9%1,742

Total Units

5,687

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%185

$50K–$100K

25.6%909

$100K–$150K

32.6%1,159

$150K–$200K

15.5%549

$200K–$300K

14.3%508

$300K–$500K

6.1%218

$500K–$1M

0.6%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

198

$500–$750

631

$750–$1,000

667

$1,000–$1,250

186

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%7

2010–2019

0.5%29

2000–2009

7.8%442

1990–1999

4.8%274

1980–1989

6.6%376

1970–1979

12.7%723

1960–1969

12.4%708

1950–1959

18.9%1,072

1940–1949

8.7%494

1939 or earlier

27.5%1,562

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.8%4,010

Electricity

19.8%1,047

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%133

Fuel Oil

1.6%83

Wood

0.2%11

No Fuel

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,349

Mean Household Incomei

$72,168

Per Capita Incomei

$33,631

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

5,576

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%268

$10K–$15K

4.1%218

$15K–$20K

3.2%170

$20K–$25K

7.1%375

$25K–$30K

5.5%291

$30K–$35K

4.6%241

$35K–$40K

6.1%321

$40K–$45K

6.1%323

$45K–$50K

2.8%148

$50K–$60K

13.4%711

$60K–$75K

9.1%484

$75K–$100K

12.4%657

$100K–$125K

6.2%327

$125K–$150K

4.7%247

$150K–$200K

7.5%399

$200K+

2.1%113

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

365

Residentsi

521

Avg. Tenant Renti

$348/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers234 homes87% occupied$382/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 876 homes95% occupied$226/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes90% occupied$408/mo rent

811/PRAC15 homes98% occupied$268/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,349/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

76.8%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

21.9%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

75.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.8% of subsidized households are minority

34.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2612.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,183

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,229

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

842(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured