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.

Swanton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,098

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%3,640

Hispanic/Latino

5%203

Asian

3.8%156

Two or More

1.8%72

Other

0.5%22

Black

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%111

High School Diploma

32%993

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%298

Some College (1+ yr)

18%557

Associate's Degree

12.1%374

Bachelor's Degree

11%342

Master's Degree

4.9%151

Professional Degree

1.4%43

Doctorate

0.6%19

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,700

Median Renti

$906

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.4%1,307

Renter-Occupied

24.6%426

Total Units

1,733

Homeownership

75.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%76

$50K–$100K

3.9%51

$100K–$150K

17.6%230

$150K–$200K

32.7%428

$200K–$300K

22.6%296

$300K–$500K

14.6%191

$500K–$1M

1.3%17

$1M+

1.4%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

275

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%10

2010–2019

5.5%95

2000–2009

14.1%244

1990–1999

0.9%15

1980–1989

8.1%140

1970–1979

10%174

1960–1969

15.1%262

1950–1959

24.8%429

1940–1949

3.9%68

1939 or earlier

17.1%296

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.7%1,381

Electricity

19.4%336

Fuel Oil

0.9%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,299

Mean Household Incomei

$77,251

Per Capita Incomei

$33,503

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,924

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%29

$10K–$15K

4.3%74

$15K–$20K

0.6%10

$20K–$25K

5.7%98

$25K–$30K

1.5%26

$30K–$35K

4.4%77

$35K–$40K

5.1%88

$40K–$45K

2.1%36

$45K–$50K

2.8%49

$50K–$60K

14%243

$60K–$75K

16.7%289

$75K–$100K

18.5%321

$100K–$125K

6.6%114

$125K–$150K

8.5%147

$150K–$200K

4.6%80

$200K+

3%52

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,885

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,898

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

249(7.7% of civilian adults)