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.

Coldwater, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,191

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%3,902

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%219

Asian

1.1%46

Two or More

0.5%20

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%3

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%40

High School Diploma

33.2%887

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%250

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%386

Associate's Degree

10.5%280

Bachelor's Degree

18%480

Master's Degree

7.1%189

Professional Degree

3.9%105

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

29%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,200

Median Renti

$821

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.4%1,126

Renter-Occupied

29.6%474

Total Units

1,600

Homeownership

70.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%15

$50K–$100K

1%11

$100K–$150K

18.9%213

$150K–$200K

18%203

$200K–$300K

28.3%319

$300K–$500K

13.6%153

$500K–$1M

18.8%212

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

116

$750–$1,000

226

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%42

2010–2019

3.4%54

2000–2009

15.4%247

1990–1999

6.8%108

1980–1989

7.4%119

1970–1979

25%400

1960–1969

2.3%37

1950–1959

14.6%233

1940–1949

10.7%171

1939 or earlier

11.8%189

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.6%970

Electricity

27.5%440

Bottled/LP Gas

6.4%102

Fuel Oil

5.1%81

No Fuel

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,009

Mean Household Incomei

$84,038

Per Capita Incomei

$32,214

Poverty Ratei

2.4%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

2,093

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%20

$15K–$20K

4.6%73

$20K–$25K

5.5%88

$25K–$30K

2.2%36

$30K–$35K

6.4%103

$40K–$45K

1.6%25

$45K–$50K

10.4%166

$50K–$60K

5.8%92

$60K–$75K

17.1%273

$75K–$100K

13.8%221

$100K–$125K

12.4%199

$125K–$150K

6.8%109

$150K–$200K

8.4%134

$200K+

3.8%61

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,064

Avg. Commutei

16.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,083

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

59(2% of civilian adults)