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.

Oberlin, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,329

Median Agei

27.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.9%5,658

Black

11.6%966

Two or More

8.2%685

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%672

Asian

3.9%328

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%13

Other

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%164

High School Diploma

17.4%745

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%218

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%352

Associate's Degree

7.6%327

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%663

Master's Degree

23.8%1,020

Professional Degree

4.4%187

Doctorate

10.1%434

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

53.8%

Graduate+

38.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$225,600

Median Renti

$995

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%1,431

Renter-Occupied

41.8%1,026

Total Units

2,728

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%9

$50K–$100K

5.7%81

$100K–$150K

14.7%210

$150K–$200K

18.2%260

$200K–$300K

29.4%421

$300K–$500K

28.9%414

$500K–$1M

2%29

$1M+

0.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

149

$750–$1,000

263

$1,000–$1,250

133

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

193

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%30

2010–2019

2.5%67

2000–2009

10.8%294

1990–1999

16.2%443

1980–1989

4.7%128

1970–1979

13.1%357

1960–1969

13.9%378

1950–1959

5.9%160

1940–1949

5.1%140

1939 or earlier

26.8%731

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.1%1,846

Electricity

21.2%522

Other

1.9%46

No Fuel

1.3%32

Fuel Oil

0.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,308

Mean Household Incomei

$98,720

Per Capita Incomei

$32,995

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

4,014

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%102

$10K–$15K

3.9%97

$15K–$20K

3.1%76

$20K–$25K

2.6%65

$25K–$30K

2%49

$30K–$35K

6.7%165

$35K–$40K

5.1%125

$40K–$45K

2.1%51

$45K–$50K

2.6%65

$50K–$60K

4.4%109

$60K–$75K

8.2%201

$75K–$100K

16.3%401

$100K–$125K

11.3%278

$125K–$150K

10.1%249

$150K–$200K

7%172

$200K+

10.3%252

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,594

Avg. Commutei

16.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,790

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

223(3% of civilian adults)