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.

Scio, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

703

Median Agei

30.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%631

Two or More

8%56

Black

2.3%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.7%42

High School Diploma

43.4%189

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%24

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%76

Associate's Degree

4.1%18

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%19

Master's Degree

1.6%7

Professional Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

6.4%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$81,800

Median Renti

$828

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.2%141

Renter-Occupied

47.8%129

Total Units

300

Homeownership

52.2%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.1%27

$50K–$100K

45.4%64

$100K–$150K

23.4%33

$150K–$200K

3.5%5

$200K–$300K

6.4%9

$500K–$1M

2.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3%9

1990–1999

0.7%2

1980–1989

19.3%58

1970–1979

4.7%14

1960–1969

7.3%22

1950–1959

6.7%20

1940–1949

15.3%46

1939 or earlier

43%129

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.1%200

Electricity

23.7%64

Wood

1.1%3

No Fuel

1.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,667

Mean Household Incomei

$48,670

Per Capita Incomei

$19,557

Poverty Ratei

36.3%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

264

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%16

$10K–$15K

7.8%21

$15K–$20K

6.3%17

$20K–$25K

3.7%10

$25K–$30K

7.8%21

$30K–$35K

5.2%14

$35K–$40K

11.1%30

$40K–$45K

6.3%17

$45K–$50K

5.6%15

$50K–$60K

9.3%25

$60K–$75K

6.7%18

$75K–$100K

17%46

$100K–$125K

4.4%12

$125K–$150K

2.2%6

$150K–$200K

0.7%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

240

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

255

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(9.1% of civilian adults)