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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

47,171

Median Agei

46.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%41,739

Two or More

3.7%1,765

Asian

3.4%1,611

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%1,106

Black

1.8%847

Other

0.1%70

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%1,097

High School Diploma

26.4%9,309

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%3,262

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%4,279

Associate's Degree

9%3,181

Bachelor's Degree

22.9%8,051

Master's Degree

11.1%3,913

Professional Degree

1.5%542

Doctorate

1.1%396

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

36.6%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$247,700

Median Renti

$1,239

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.7%17,236

Renter-Occupied

15.3%3,119

Total Units

21,142

Homeownership

84.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%600

$50K–$100K

3%511

$100K–$150K

10.9%1,882

$150K–$200K

18.1%3,121

$200K–$300K

29.8%5,131

$300K–$500K

31%5,348

$500K–$1M

3.2%543

$1M+

0.6%100

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

192

$750–$1,000

384

$1,000–$1,250

870

$1,250–$1,500

613

$1,500–$2,000

361

$2,000+

420

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%238

2010–2019

4.5%952

2000–2009

4.4%925

1990–1999

12.7%2,689

1980–1989

15.6%3,291

1970–1979

21%4,440

1960–1969

17%3,584

1950–1959

15.4%3,264

1940–1949

3.6%754

1939 or earlier

4.8%1,005

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.8%17,264

Electricity

12.3%2,497

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%188

Fuel Oil

0.8%166

Other

0.7%134

Wood

0.3%55

No Fuel

0.3%51

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,949

Mean Household Incomei

$109,990

Per Capita Incomei

$48,169

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

25,562

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%468

$10K–$15K

2.2%457

$15K–$20K

1.9%389

$20K–$25K

2.6%539

$25K–$30K

4%807

$30K–$35K

2.4%498

$35K–$40K

3.6%728

$40K–$45K

2.6%522

$45K–$50K

4.3%873

$50K–$60K

5.2%1,051

$60K–$75K

10.6%2,149

$75K–$100K

13.5%2,753

$100K–$125K

12.8%2,606

$125K–$150K

8.7%1,772

$150K–$200K

12.4%2,527

$200K+

10.9%2,216

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

119

Avg. Tenant Renti

$412/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers79 homes73% occupied$412/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,949/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

79%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

19%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,314

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

24,810

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,719(7.1% of civilian adults)