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.

Ottawa Hills, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,798

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.9%3,928

Asian

6.1%292

Two or More

4.3%206

Black

3%145

Other

2.5%119

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%108

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%33

High School Diploma

7.9%241

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%137

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%316

Associate's Degree

7.4%226

Bachelor's Degree

29.3%893

Master's Degree

17.2%525

Professional Degree

14.1%429

Doctorate

7.8%237

HS or Higher

99.8%

BA or Higher

68.5%

Graduate+

39.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$314,900

Median Renti

$1,731

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.3%1,559

Renter-Occupied

11.7%207

Total Units

1,843

Homeownership

88.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%20

$50K–$100K

4.2%65

$100K–$150K

6.6%103

$150K–$200K

12.6%196

$200K–$300K

21.9%342

$300K–$500K

36.3%566

$500K–$1M

15.7%244

$1M+

1.5%23

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

1.7%31

1990–1999

3.7%68

1980–1989

11.3%208

1970–1979

2.6%48

1960–1969

15.2%280

1950–1959

29.1%537

1940–1949

8.1%149

1939 or earlier

28.3%522

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.5%1,474

Electricity

12.2%216

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%67

Wood

0.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$167,917

Mean Household Incomei

$235,671

Per Capita Incomei

$85,279

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

2,375

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%27

$15K–$20K

0.6%10

$25K–$30K

1.1%20

$30K–$35K

0.6%10

$35K–$40K

2.4%43

$40K–$45K

1.9%34

$45K–$50K

0.6%10

$50K–$60K

7.1%125

$60K–$75K

5.8%103

$75K–$100K

8.3%147

$100K–$125K

11%194

$125K–$150K

5.3%93

$150K–$200K

12.2%216

$200K+

41.6%734

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,141

Avg. Commutei

20.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,239

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

146(4.4% of civilian adults)