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.

Grove City, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

42,517

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.7%36,881

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%1,799

Two or More

3.8%1,611

Black

3.1%1,305

Asian

1.9%794

Other

0.3%114

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%782

High School Diploma

25.5%7,658

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%2,564

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%4,051

Associate's Degree

9.5%2,838

Bachelor's Degree

23.1%6,938

Master's Degree

8.4%2,524

Professional Degree

1.4%427

Doctorate

1.5%451

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

34.4%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$310,400

Median Renti

$1,331

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%12,486

Renter-Occupied

28.6%4,997

Total Units

18,486

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%229

$50K–$100K

0.8%103

$100K–$150K

3%373

$150K–$200K

9.1%1,134

$200K–$300K

32.3%4,035

$300K–$500K

42.6%5,325

$500K–$1M

10%1,247

$1M+

0.3%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

116

$750–$1,000

532

$1,000–$1,250

1,230

$1,250–$1,500

1,281

$1,500–$2,000

962

$2,000+

553

Year Built

2020 or later

6.1%1,121

2010–2019

13%2,404

2000–2009

21.8%4,036

1990–1999

16.7%3,092

1980–1989

9.5%1,754

1970–1979

9.8%1,812

1960–1969

8.7%1,609

1950–1959

8.8%1,627

1940–1949

0.8%144

1939 or earlier

4.8%887

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%12,967

Electricity

24.7%4,312

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%62

No Fuel

0.4%62

Coal

0.2%36

Fuel Oil

0.2%35

Other

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,161

Mean Household Incomei

$114,889

Per Capita Incomei

$46,496

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

23,451

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%319

$10K–$15K

1.6%285

$15K–$20K

2%342

$20K–$25K

1.4%240

$25K–$30K

2.2%380

$30K–$35K

4.2%728

$35K–$40K

3.6%625

$40K–$45K

2.3%404

$45K–$50K

3.7%643

$50K–$60K

6.8%1,191

$60K–$75K

10%1,743

$75K–$100K

14.4%2,518

$100K–$125K

10.8%1,885

$125K–$150K

8.9%1,558

$150K–$200K

12.4%2,161

$200K+

14.1%2,461

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,551

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,705

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,462(7.6% of civilian adults)