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.

Pataskala, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,223

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69%12,579

Asian

12.2%2,217

Black

9.6%1,753

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%888

Two or More

4.1%749

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%509

High School Diploma

27.5%3,427

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%948

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%1,932

Associate's Degree

8.8%1,090

Bachelor's Degree

19%2,368

Master's Degree

8.3%1,038

Professional Degree

0.7%85

Doctorate

1.1%140

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$314,500

Median Renti

$1,387

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.1%4,991

Renter-Occupied

27.9%1,929

Total Units

7,165

Homeownership

72.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%260

$50K–$100K

1.4%70

$100K–$150K

8.5%423

$150K–$200K

7.4%370

$200K–$300K

23.2%1,156

$300K–$500K

46.7%2,331

$500K–$1M

4.9%243

$1M+

2.8%138

Rent Distribution

Under $500

190

$750–$1,000

320

$1,000–$1,250

239

$1,250–$1,500

358

$1,500–$2,000

307

$2,000+

477

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%299

2010–2019

14.7%1,056

2000–2009

28.6%2,052

1990–1999

13.9%998

1980–1989

9.7%694

1970–1979

10.9%782

1960–1969

6.2%445

1950–1959

2.1%148

1940–1949

2.1%151

1939 or earlier

7.5%540

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.6%4,954

Electricity

21.5%1,487

Fuel Oil

2.7%184

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%174

Wood

0.7%45

Solar

0.6%40

No Fuel

0.4%26

Other

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,033

Mean Household Incomei

$116,604

Per Capita Incomei

$44,093

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

9,325

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%163

$10K–$15K

2.5%172

$15K–$20K

2%138

$20K–$25K

1.4%98

$25K–$30K

2.5%172

$30K–$35K

1.5%104

$35K–$40K

4.6%316

$40K–$45K

3.8%261

$45K–$50K

2.2%151

$50K–$60K

7.8%538

$60K–$75K

8.5%591

$75K–$100K

15.7%1,084

$100K–$125K

10%693

$125K–$150K

11.4%791

$150K–$200K

14.1%975

$200K+

9.7%673

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,986

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,031

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,002(7.4% of civilian adults)