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.

Piqua, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,646

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%18,598

Two or More

4.6%942

Black

2.5%516

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%359

Other

0.6%121

Asian

0.5%110

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%736

High School Diploma

37.9%5,434

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%1,367

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%1,404

Associate's Degree

10.2%1,461

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%1,353

Master's Degree

4.8%693

Professional Degree

0.2%29

Doctorate

0.5%78

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,600

Median Renti

$922

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.4%5,804

Renter-Occupied

34.6%3,074

Total Units

9,311

Homeownership

65.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%374

$50K–$100K

23.2%1,345

$100K–$150K

26%1,508

$150K–$200K

17.6%1,023

$200K–$300K

17.9%1,040

$300K–$500K

8.4%487

$500K–$1M

0.1%7

$1M+

0.3%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

235

$500–$750

402

$750–$1,000

1,216

$1,000–$1,250

703

$1,250–$1,500

277

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%48

2010–2019

1.8%165

2000–2009

5.3%498

1990–1999

8.9%829

1980–1989

6.4%597

1970–1979

9.6%897

1960–1969

10.3%961

1950–1959

10.6%991

1940–1949

10%935

1939 or earlier

36.4%3,390

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.8%6,995

Electricity

18.6%1,652

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%125

Fuel Oil

0.8%73

Wood

0.2%18

No Fuel

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,796

Mean Household Incomei

$72,079

Per Capita Incomei

$31,741

Poverty Ratei

17.3%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

10,832

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%442

$10K–$15K

5.9%520

$15K–$20K

3.1%274

$20K–$25K

7.5%664

$25K–$30K

3.3%296

$30K–$35K

3.1%278

$35K–$40K

3.5%315

$40K–$45K

5.2%459

$45K–$50K

3.2%281

$50K–$60K

5.5%488

$60K–$75K

13.7%1,214

$75K–$100K

16.2%1,441

$100K–$125K

10.4%925

$125K–$150K

5.6%494

$150K–$200K

7.8%694

$200K+

1%93

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,076

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,424

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,069(6.6% of civilian adults)