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.

Eastlake, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,493

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.2%15,259

Two or More

4.9%857

Black

3.7%651

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%510

Other

0.8%136

Asian

0.4%66

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%487

High School Diploma

36.7%4,835

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,043

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%1,669

Associate's Degree

11.2%1,468

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%2,182

Master's Degree

4.1%543

Professional Degree

0.7%95

Doctorate

0.3%35

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,100

Median Renti

$973

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.4%6,189

Renter-Occupied

25.6%2,127

Total Units

8,680

Homeownership

74.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%176

$50K–$100K

6.7%417

$100K–$150K

26.3%1,630

$150K–$200K

26.6%1,644

$200K–$300K

28.1%1,737

$300K–$500K

8.9%550

$500K–$1M

0.4%27

$1M+

0.1%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

1,014

$1,000–$1,250

508

$1,250–$1,500

209

$1,500–$2,000

210

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%194

2000–2009

1.8%155

1990–1999

6.3%550

1980–1989

8.4%730

1970–1979

19.4%1,682

1960–1969

26.3%2,281

1950–1959

22.6%1,966

1940–1949

7.4%646

1939 or earlier

5.5%476

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%6,858

Electricity

14.3%1,191

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%121

No Fuel

0.8%63

Other

0.6%49

Fuel Oil

0.4%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,072

Mean Household Incomei

$81,970

Per Capita Incomei

$38,899

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

9,790

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%310

$10K–$15K

2.2%180

$15K–$20K

1.6%134

$20K–$25K

4.8%397

$25K–$30K

6.1%508

$30K–$35K

5.7%472

$35K–$40K

6.3%521

$40K–$45K

4.7%387

$45K–$50K

3.6%296

$50K–$60K

10%832

$60K–$75K

9.6%795

$75K–$100K

14.5%1,204

$100K–$125K

8.7%726

$125K–$150K

6.8%566

$150K–$200K

6.8%569

$200K+

5%419

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,117

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,365

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,173(8% of civilian adults)