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.

Galion, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,339

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.1%9,837

Two or More

2.9%300

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%123

Asian

0.5%49

Black

0.3%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%572

High School Diploma

33%2,409

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%470

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%1,046

Associate's Degree

12.5%910

Bachelor's Degree

9%654

Master's Degree

4.5%327

Professional Degree

1.1%82

Doctorate

0.1%9

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

14.7%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,700

Median Renti

$803

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.6%2,646

Renter-Occupied

41.4%1,872

Total Units

5,175

Homeownership

58.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.4%223

$50K–$100K

33%873

$100K–$150K

30%794

$150K–$200K

12.7%336

$200K–$300K

11.5%304

$300K–$500K

4.1%108

$1M+

0.3%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

159

$500–$750

620

$750–$1,000

450

$1,000–$1,250

373

$1,250–$1,500

135

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%39

2000–2009

3.7%193

1990–1999

3.3%171

1980–1989

6.5%334

1970–1979

13.1%676

1960–1969

16.9%875

1950–1959

15.8%818

1940–1949

9.2%475

1939 or earlier

30.8%1,594

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%3,587

Electricity

18.5%838

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%48

No Fuel

0.4%16

Fuel Oil

0.3%13

Wood

0.3%12

Coal

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,176

Mean Household Incomei

$65,118

Per Capita Incomei

$27,978

Poverty Ratei

14.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

5,041

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%207

$10K–$15K

7.2%324

$15K–$20K

5%228

$20K–$25K

4.6%206

$25K–$30K

7.5%341

$30K–$35K

3.6%163

$35K–$40K

7.1%320

$40K–$45K

5.8%261

$45K–$50K

3%135

$50K–$60K

9.2%415

$60K–$75K

10.4%470

$75K–$100K

12.2%553

$100K–$125K

9.6%432

$125K–$150K

3.3%149

$150K–$200K

4.6%207

$200K+

2.4%107

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

255

Residentsi

549

Avg. Tenant Renti

$226/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers133 homes94% occupied$281/mo rent

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

Multi-Family Other122 homes96% occupied$166/mo rent

LIHTC114 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,176/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

70.7%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

26.3%

Who Receives This Housing

69.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.9% of subsidized households are minority

32.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,698

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,771

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

632(7.7% of civilian adults)