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.

Avon Lake, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,752

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.1%23,456

Two or More

3.1%798

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%635

Asian

1.8%457

Black

1.2%303

Other

0.3%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%218

High School Diploma

14.4%2,661

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%1,040

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%2,186

Associate's Degree

8.5%1,569

Bachelor's Degree

33.5%6,195

Master's Degree

17%3,137

Professional Degree

4.3%792

Doctorate

1.9%344

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

56.7%

Graduate+

23.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$368,300

Median Renti

$1,537

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.1%9,051

Renter-Occupied

16.9%1,845

Total Units

11,289

Homeownership

83.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%212

$50K–$100K

2.6%235

$100K–$150K

4.3%389

$150K–$200K

8.7%783

$200K–$300K

18.2%1,648

$300K–$500K

36%3,259

$500K–$1M

24.9%2,252

$1M+

3%273

Rent Distribution

Under $500

169

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

180

$1,000–$1,250

165

$1,250–$1,500

264

$1,500–$2,000

659

$2,000+

295

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%278

2010–2019

12%1,351

2000–2009

19.4%2,195

1990–1999

14.5%1,638

1980–1989

12.6%1,425

1970–1979

9.5%1,071

1960–1969

9%1,017

1950–1959

11.2%1,269

1940–1949

3.3%369

1939 or earlier

6%676

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.5%9,321

Electricity

13.3%1,447

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%91

Fuel Oil

0.2%27

No Fuel

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$115,567

Mean Household Incomei

$151,641

Per Capita Incomei

$64,938

Poverty Ratei

3.1%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

14,065

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%327

$10K–$15K

1.8%195

$15K–$20K

1.1%125

$20K–$25K

1.4%153

$25K–$30K

3.2%353

$30K–$35K

2.3%249

$35K–$40K

2.3%255

$40K–$45K

2.4%264

$45K–$50K

2%219

$50K–$60K

3.2%354

$60K–$75K

7.9%860

$75K–$100K

10.8%1,175

$100K–$125K

14.1%1,537

$125K–$150K

10.3%1,126

$150K–$200K

9.4%1,029

$200K+

24.6%2,675

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

176

Residentsi

187

Avg. Tenant Renti

$419/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Project Based Section 8150 homes96% occupied$418/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC21 homes97% occupied$425/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $115,567/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

26%

Low income$58K–$92K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

80.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12% of subsidized households are minority

21.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

86.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,474

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,823

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,230(6.2% of civilian adults)