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.

Steubenville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,124

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.8%13,372

Black

13.5%2,449

Two or More

6.2%1,120

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%943

Asian

0.8%142

Other

0.5%86

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%486

High School Diploma

30.9%3,476

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%599

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%1,192

Associate's Degree

10.3%1,157

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%1,824

Master's Degree

10.4%1,166

Professional Degree

1.3%150

Doctorate

2.2%250

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

30.1%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,700

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.2%4,060

Renter-Occupied

42.8%3,037

Total Units

8,335

Homeownership

57.2%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.6%592

$50K–$100K

24.7%1,002

$100K–$150K

16.9%688

$150K–$200K

21.9%890

$200K–$300K

15.2%616

$300K–$500K

6.1%247

$500K–$1M

0%1

$1M+

0.6%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

579

$500–$750

625

$750–$1,000

751

$1,000–$1,250

400

$1,250–$1,500

169

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%112

2000–2009

2.5%207

1990–1999

2.7%223

1980–1989

4.4%367

1970–1979

10%830

1960–1969

12.6%1,053

1950–1959

24.9%2,073

1940–1949

15.6%1,302

1939 or earlier

26%2,168

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.7%5,230

Electricity

24.2%1,721

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%85

Fuel Oil

0.3%24

Solar

0.3%20

Other

0.1%9

Wood

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,172

Mean Household Incomei

$66,794

Per Capita Incomei

$28,059

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

8,081

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.3%728

$10K–$15K

7.5%534

$15K–$20K

6.6%467

$20K–$25K

7.7%550

$25K–$30K

4.3%303

$30K–$35K

4.4%309

$35K–$40K

4.8%342

$40K–$45K

2%139

$45K–$50K

4.3%303

$50K–$60K

7.9%559

$60K–$75K

8.3%591

$75K–$100K

13.1%932

$100K–$125K

7.1%502

$125K–$150K

3%215

$150K–$200K

6.4%456

$200K+

2.4%167

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,487

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,651

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

635(4.4% of civilian adults)