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.

Painesville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,548

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.4%12,621

Hispanic/Latino

25.8%5,293

Black

7.6%1,556

Two or More

2.9%606

Asian

1.6%339

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%80

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%53

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%864

High School Diploma

29.2%3,767

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,023

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%1,105

Associate's Degree

8.3%1,070

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%1,905

Master's Degree

6.4%821

Professional Degree

0.7%93

Doctorate

0.8%101

HS or Higher

83.4%

BA or Higher

22.7%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,800

Median Renti

$1,036

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.1%4,268

Renter-Occupied

48.9%4,080

Total Units

8,617

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

8%341

$50K–$100K

12.4%530

$100K–$150K

23.6%1,009

$150K–$200K

25.9%1,105

$200K–$300K

17.8%761

$300K–$500K

11%468

$500K–$1M

1.3%54

Rent Distribution

Under $500

304

$500–$750

357

$750–$1,000

1,189

$1,000–$1,250

1,027

$1,250–$1,500

465

$1,500–$2,000

518

$2,000+

135

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%146

2010–2019

11%951

2000–2009

16.1%1,391

1990–1999

5.1%442

1980–1989

6.2%531

1970–1979

9.3%798

1960–1969

8.8%755

1950–1959

14.4%1,245

1940–1949

6.8%590

1939 or earlier

20.5%1,768

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%6,168

Electricity

23%1,919

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%182

No Fuel

0.9%79

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,516

Mean Household Incomei

$73,347

Per Capita Incomei

$30,181

Poverty Ratei

24.7%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

10,324

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%498

$10K–$15K

8.3%691

$15K–$20K

3.2%270

$20K–$25K

9.1%761

$25K–$30K

2.8%232

$30K–$35K

5.7%478

$35K–$40K

3.1%262

$40K–$45K

4.9%407

$45K–$50K

5.8%481

$50K–$60K

6.5%543

$60K–$75K

6.3%529

$75K–$100K

13.6%1,137

$100K–$125K

8.5%710

$125K–$150K

5.6%464

$150K–$200K

5.3%445

$200K+

5.3%440

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

906

Residentsi

1,680

Avg. Tenant Renti

$260/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing241 homes96% occupied$247/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers465 homes97% occupied$305/mo rent

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

Section 8 NC/SR144 homes94% occupied$139/mo rent

Section 23656 homes

Privately owned housing with federally subsidized mortgage interest rates

LIHTC360 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,516/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

79.6%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

16.8%

Who Receives This Housing

72.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.8% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,419

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,656

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

774(5.1% of civilian adults)