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.

Gahanna, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,486

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.7%24,737

Black

16.2%5,742

Two or More

6.7%2,381

Asian

3.2%1,134

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%1,093

Other

1.1%388

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%325

High School Diploma

17.9%4,417

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%1,336

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%3,075

Associate's Degree

7.7%1,902

Bachelor's Degree

31.9%7,884

Master's Degree

14.7%3,632

Professional Degree

3.2%779

Doctorate

1.9%464

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

51.7%

Graduate+

19.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$350,900

Median Renti

$1,466

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.6%10,064

Renter-Occupied

29.4%4,190

Total Units

14,673

Homeownership

70.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%139

$50K–$100K

0.8%82

$100K–$150K

1.2%118

$150K–$200K

4.3%434

$200K–$300K

26.7%2,691

$300K–$500K

51.8%5,211

$500K–$1M

12.8%1,289

$1M+

1%100

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

196

$1,000–$1,250

713

$1,250–$1,500

1,221

$1,500–$2,000

1,278

$2,000+

600

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%52

2010–2019

5.2%757

2000–2009

13.4%1,959

1990–1999

22%3,230

1980–1989

17.3%2,535

1970–1979

20%2,939

1960–1969

15.5%2,271

1950–1959

4.2%618

1940–1949

0.5%67

1939 or earlier

1.7%245

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.6%10,489

Electricity

24.5%3,490

Bottled/LP Gas

1%147

Solar

0.4%64

No Fuel

0.3%38

Other

0.1%15

Fuel Oil

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$109,061

Mean Household Incomei

$136,482

Per Capita Incomei

$54,374

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

18,989

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%557

$10K–$15K

0.8%117

$15K–$20K

2.1%299

$20K–$25K

0.5%76

$25K–$30K

1.6%223

$30K–$35K

1.3%190

$35K–$40K

1.6%226

$40K–$45K

3.8%537

$45K–$50K

2.6%364

$50K–$60K

7.4%1,049

$60K–$75K

7.7%1,096

$75K–$100K

12%1,714

$100K–$125K

13.3%1,894

$125K–$150K

9.8%1,400

$150K–$200K

12%1,710

$200K+

19.7%2,802

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,256

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

18,450

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,565(5.9% of civilian adults)