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.

Rocky River, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,490

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%19,154

Two or More

3.2%694

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%631

Black

2.3%503

Asian

2.1%460

Other

0.2%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%116

High School Diploma

14.3%2,247

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%697

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%1,390

Associate's Degree

5.2%822

Bachelor's Degree

33.9%5,326

Master's Degree

22%3,462

Professional Degree

6.2%973

Doctorate

2.3%354

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

64.3%

Graduate+

30.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$349,300

Median Renti

$1,175

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%6,786

Renter-Occupied

30.3%2,952

Total Units

10,438

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%140

$50K–$100K

5%336

$100K–$150K

5.9%400

$150K–$200K

5%338

$200K–$300K

19.1%1,293

$300K–$500K

40.7%2,760

$500K–$1M

19.8%1,347

$1M+

2.5%172

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

192

$750–$1,000

712

$1,000–$1,250

622

$1,250–$1,500

405

$1,500–$2,000

537

$2,000+

288

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%588

2000–2009

1.4%147

1990–1999

4.7%492

1980–1989

7.6%790

1970–1979

10%1,047

1960–1969

25.1%2,624

1950–1959

19.6%2,044

1940–1949

8.9%926

1939 or earlier

17.1%1,780

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.7%7,368

Electricity

22%2,141

Other

0.9%90

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%70

No Fuel

0.7%69

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,026

Mean Household Incomei

$151,082

Per Capita Incomei

$68,274

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

11,252

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%354

$10K–$15K

2.2%210

$15K–$20K

3.5%340

$20K–$25K

3.6%355

$25K–$30K

2.7%261

$30K–$35K

2.4%238

$35K–$40K

2.7%259

$40K–$45K

3.5%345

$45K–$50K

3.7%362

$50K–$60K

4.3%422

$60K–$75K

8.9%863

$75K–$100K

12.2%1,190

$100K–$125K

8.4%816

$125K–$150K

7.3%712

$150K–$200K

9.6%935

$200K+

21.3%2,076

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

122

Residentsi

133

Avg. Tenant Renti

$367/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes80% occupied$284/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 899 homes99% occupied$386/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,026/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

78.8%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

21.2%

Who Receives This Housing

71.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.8% of subsidized households are minority

44.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,932

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,958

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,014(6% of civilian adults)