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.

Cincinnati, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

311,224

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.2%149,930

Black

36.3%112,931

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%18,909

Two or More

5.9%18,294

Asian

2.6%8,154

Other

0.8%2,531

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%373

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%102

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%9,408

High School Diploma

19%38,904

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%11,806

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%24,220

Associate's Degree

6.9%14,190

Bachelor's Degree

23.7%48,529

Master's Degree

11.9%24,381

Professional Degree

3.6%7,392

Doctorate

2.5%5,189

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

41.8%

Graduate+

18.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$230,900

Median Renti

$1,001

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.8%57,468

Renter-Occupied

60.2%86,829

Total Units

160,409

Homeownership

39.8%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%2,286

$50K–$100K

9.2%5,280

$100K–$150K

13.8%7,951

$150K–$200K

15.6%8,991

$200K–$300K

21.1%12,113

$300K–$500K

21.8%12,500

$500K–$1M

11.6%6,663

$1M+

2.9%1,684

Rent Distribution

Under $500

8,935

$500–$750

12,810

$750–$1,000

20,418

$1,000–$1,250

16,309

$1,250–$1,500

7,867

$1,500–$2,000

11,184

$2,000+

6,925

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%1,884

2010–2019

4.8%7,740

2000–2009

4.2%6,698

1990–1999

4.3%6,881

1980–1989

5.6%9,055

1970–1979

8.9%14,327

1960–1969

12.1%19,481

1950–1959

10.3%16,598

1940–1949

7.6%12,215

1939 or earlier

40.9%65,530

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.3%81,273

Electricity

39.5%56,947

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%2,299

No Fuel

1.2%1,691

Other

0.8%1,225

Fuel Oil

0.2%340

Solar

0.2%307

Wood

0.1%142

Coal

0.1%73

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,909

Mean Household Incomei

$85,817

Per Capita Incomei

$40,324

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

167,566

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%15,163

$10K–$15K

6.4%9,217

$15K–$20K

4.4%6,299

$20K–$25K

4.9%7,086

$25K–$30K

4.4%6,307

$30K–$35K

4.4%6,361

$35K–$40K

4.2%6,074

$40K–$45K

5%7,148

$45K–$50K

3.9%5,619

$50K–$60K

6%8,700

$60K–$75K

8.3%11,919

$75K–$100K

10.8%15,590

$100K–$125K

7.6%10,983

$125K–$150K

4.5%6,533

$150K–$200K

6.2%8,961

$200K+

8.5%12,337

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

152,775

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

155,906

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11,564(4.7% of civilian adults)