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.

Rayland, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

507

Median Agei

47.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.3%488

Two or More

2.6%13

Black

0.8%4

Other

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%3

High School Diploma

43.2%166

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%21

Some College (1+ yr)

12%46

Associate's Degree

18.5%71

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%42

Master's Degree

1.6%6

Professional Degree

1.3%5

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,000

Median Renti

$496

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.4%162

Renter-Occupied

18.6%37

Total Units

258

Homeownership

81.4%

Vacancy Rate

22.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%22

$50K–$100K

22.2%36

$100K–$150K

38.3%62

$150K–$200K

22.8%37

$200K–$300K

1.2%2

$300K–$500K

0.6%1

$500K–$1M

1.2%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

0.8%2

1980–1989

2.3%6

1970–1979

7%18

1960–1969

25.2%65

1950–1959

24.8%64

1940–1949

8.5%22

1939 or earlier

31.4%81

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.9%159

Electricity

10.6%21

Fuel Oil

8.5%17

Bottled/LP Gas

1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,188

Mean Household Incomei

$73,535

Per Capita Incomei

$29,274

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

225

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%3

$10K–$15K

1.5%3

$15K–$20K

4.5%9

$20K–$25K

3%6

$25K–$30K

5.5%11

$30K–$35K

9%18

$35K–$40K

1.5%3

$40K–$45K

3.5%7

$45K–$50K

4%8

$50K–$60K

22.1%44

$60K–$75K

6.5%13

$75K–$100K

19.6%39

$100K–$125K

7%14

$125K–$150K

7%14

$150K–$200K

0.5%1

$200K+

3%6

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

203

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

203

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

18(4.4% of civilian adults)