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.

Arcanum, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,912

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%2,733

Two or More

3.4%100

Asian

2.2%64

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%90

High School Diploma

29.6%585

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%219

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%344

Associate's Degree

5.7%113

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%196

Master's Degree

7.8%153

Professional Degree

1.4%28

Doctorate

2.1%41

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,700

Median Renti

$803

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.8%847

Renter-Occupied

25.2%285

Total Units

1,151

Homeownership

74.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%14

$50K–$100K

7.1%60

$100K–$150K

42.1%357

$150K–$200K

18.9%160

$200K–$300K

18.8%159

$300K–$500K

11.5%97

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

157

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%6

2010–2019

5.6%64

2000–2009

8.3%96

1990–1999

16.2%187

1980–1989

5.4%62

1970–1979

11.9%137

1960–1969

12.9%149

1950–1959

7.6%87

1940–1949

8.9%102

1939 or earlier

22.7%261

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.5%753

Electricity

31%351

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%14

Other

1.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,481

Mean Household Incomei

$74,633

Per Capita Incomei

$29,170

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,285

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%82

$15K–$20K

4.4%50

$20K–$25K

1.1%12

$25K–$30K

1.9%22

$30K–$35K

9.6%109

$35K–$40K

6.4%73

$40K–$45K

3.3%37

$45K–$50K

2%23

$50K–$60K

13.5%153

$60K–$75K

9.5%108

$75K–$100K

13.5%153

$100K–$125K

5.9%67

$125K–$150K

14.9%169

$150K–$200K

5.2%59

$200K+

1.3%15

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,272

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,272

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

115(5.2% of civilian adults)