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.

Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,111

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.8%6,240

Two or More

4.1%290

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%250

Black

3.4%244

Asian

1.2%87

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%190

High School Diploma

28%1,497

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%635

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%773

Associate's Degree

12.5%668

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%966

Master's Degree

5.6%300

Professional Degree

1%52

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

24.7%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$188,500

Median Renti

$1,062

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%2,257

Renter-Occupied

38.1%1,391

Total Units

3,780

Homeownership

61.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%95

$50K–$100K

3.1%70

$100K–$150K

16.1%363

$150K–$200K

32%722

$200K–$300K

35.8%809

$300K–$500K

6%135

$500K–$1M

2.8%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

404

$1,000–$1,250

397

$1,250–$1,500

264

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%19

2000–2009

1.1%40

1990–1999

20.6%778

1980–1989

15.5%586

1970–1979

23.9%902

1960–1969

15.3%580

1950–1959

11.8%446

1940–1949

2.5%93

1939 or earlier

8.9%336

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.4%3,041

Electricity

14.1%513

Other

1%35

Fuel Oil

0.9%34

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%15

No Fuel

0.3%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,188

Mean Household Incomei

$83,850

Per Capita Incomei

$43,290

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

4,314

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%167

$10K–$15K

2.9%104

$15K–$20K

1.8%67

$20K–$25K

1.8%65

$25K–$30K

2.2%82

$30K–$35K

2.1%75

$35K–$40K

3.6%132

$40K–$45K

5.9%217

$45K–$50K

3.4%123

$50K–$60K

9.3%338

$60K–$75K

16%585

$75K–$100K

15.8%575

$100K–$125K

12.9%471

$125K–$150K

7.1%258

$150K–$200K

6.2%227

$200K+

4.4%162

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,038

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,216

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

477(8% of civilian adults)