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.

Fairport Harbor, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,089

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.4%2,390

Hispanic/Latino

12.7%391

Black

5%155

Two or More

3.4%104

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%38

Asian

0.4%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%168

High School Diploma

32.1%711

Some College (<1 yr)

7%154

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%297

Associate's Degree

9.4%209

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%468

Master's Degree

3.8%83

Doctorate

0.3%6

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

25.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$147,500

Median Renti

$974

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.1%831

Renter-Occupied

41.9%599

Total Units

1,546

Homeownership

58.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%37

$50K–$100K

10.7%89

$100K–$150K

36.9%307

$150K–$200K

27.1%225

$200K–$300K

18.1%150

$300K–$500K

1.9%16

$1M+

0.8%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

217

$1,000–$1,250

127

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

11.3%175

1990–1999

13.5%208

1980–1989

2%31

1960–1969

10.5%163

1950–1959

3.8%59

1940–1949

3.1%48

1939 or earlier

55.8%862

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.2%1,304

Electricity

6.1%87

No Fuel

2.7%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,308

Mean Household Incomei

$74,661

Per Capita Incomei

$34,892

Poverty Ratei

23.2%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

1,692

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%69

$10K–$15K

9.7%139

$15K–$20K

4.8%69

$20K–$25K

0.6%8

$25K–$30K

4.2%60

$30K–$35K

6.6%95

$35K–$40K

10.3%148

$40K–$45K

2.4%35

$45K–$50K

4.8%68

$50K–$60K

4.3%62

$60K–$75K

6.9%98

$75K–$100K

12.9%184

$100K–$125K

6.4%92

$125K–$150K

6.9%99

$150K–$200K

12.2%174

$200K+

2.1%30

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$333/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes73% occupied$333/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,308/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

85%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

59% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35% of subsidized households are minority

58% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,587

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,603

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

143(5.5% of civilian adults)