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.

Elyria, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

53,035

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.8%35,979

Black

12.2%6,451

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%5,557

Two or More

7.6%4,048

Asian

1.4%719

Other

0.4%231

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%50

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%2,225

High School Diploma

28%10,292

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%4,084

Some College (1+ yr)

13%4,785

Associate's Degree

12%4,413

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%4,279

Master's Degree

5.1%1,874

Professional Degree

0.7%268

Doctorate

0.4%134

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,100

Median Renti

$906

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%13,732

Renter-Occupied

40%9,167

Total Units

25,182

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.1%1,116

$50K–$100K

14.7%2,024

$100K–$150K

23.9%3,285

$150K–$200K

23.5%3,232

$200K–$300K

22.5%3,090

$300K–$500K

6.4%882

$500K–$1M

0.3%42

$1M+

0.4%61

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,054

$500–$750

1,579

$750–$1,000

2,776

$1,000–$1,250

1,834

$1,250–$1,500

839

$1,500–$2,000

565

$2,000+

202

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%383

2010–2019

2.3%574

2000–2009

8.5%2,140

1990–1999

6.3%1,597

1980–1989

6.2%1,562

1970–1979

20.4%5,145

1960–1969

15.3%3,843

1950–1959

13.9%3,502

1940–1949

6.4%1,602

1939 or earlier

19.2%4,834

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%17,898

Electricity

19.9%4,565

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%260

No Fuel

0.4%88

Other

0.3%64

Wood

0.1%20

Fuel Oil

0%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,945

Mean Household Incomei

$72,232

Per Capita Incomei

$32,302

Poverty Ratei

16.5%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

26,360

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%1,769

$10K–$15K

4.8%1,090

$15K–$20K

3.8%860

$20K–$25K

4.3%980

$25K–$30K

4.1%940

$30K–$35K

5%1,154

$35K–$40K

4.8%1,090

$40K–$45K

6.2%1,424

$45K–$50K

5.2%1,196

$50K–$60K

8.5%1,935

$60K–$75K

10.1%2,312

$75K–$100K

14%3,197

$100K–$125K

7.5%1,718

$125K–$150K

4.7%1,067

$150K–$200K

5.5%1,262

$200K+

4%905

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,095

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

24,874

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,572(6.2% of civilian adults)