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.

Bowerston, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

420

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.6%393

Hispanic/Latino

5%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%4

Two or More

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%18

High School Diploma

53.7%138

Some College (<1 yr)

1.6%4

Some College (1+ yr)

6.6%17

Associate's Degree

4.3%11

Bachelor's Degree

6.2%16

Master's Degree

5.1%13

HS or Higher

84.4%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$75,000

Median Renti

$564

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%98

Renter-Occupied

41%68

Total Units

205

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

19%

Home Values

Under $50K

31.6%31

$50K–$100K

37.8%37

$100K–$150K

13.3%13

$150K–$200K

7.1%7

$200K–$300K

5.1%5

$300K–$500K

5.1%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

3.9%8

1990–1999

9.3%19

1980–1989

11.2%23

1970–1979

4.9%10

1960–1969

6.8%14

1950–1959

19%39

1940–1949

4.4%9

1939 or earlier

40.5%83

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.7%104

Electricity

32.5%54

Wood

2.4%4

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%3

No Fuel

0.6%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$58,818

Per Capita Incomei

$27,523

Poverty Ratei

27.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

128

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12%20

$10K–$15K

17.5%29

$15K–$20K

7.2%12

$20K–$25K

6%10

$25K–$30K

4.2%7

$30K–$35K

5.4%9

$35K–$40K

1.2%2

$40K–$45K

0.6%1

$45K–$50K

0.6%1

$50K–$60K

12.7%21

$60K–$75K

0.6%1

$75K–$100K

19.3%32

$100K–$125K

4.2%7

$125K–$150K

1.2%2

$150K–$200K

4.2%7

$200K+

3%5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

128

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

128

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(2.5% of civilian adults)