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.

West Milton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,771

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.8%4,525

Two or More

3.2%153

Other

1.5%73

Asian

0.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%81

High School Diploma

35.3%1,103

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%269

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%558

Associate's Degree

12.8%399

Bachelor's Degree

7.2%225

Master's Degree

7.6%239

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

14.8%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,800

Median Renti

$963

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71%1,456

Renter-Occupied

29%596

Total Units

2,287

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.4%210

$50K–$100K

16%233

$100K–$150K

21.1%307

$150K–$200K

24%349

$200K–$300K

14.4%210

$300K–$500K

8.9%130

$1M+

1.2%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

214

$1,000–$1,250

155

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%33

2000–2009

4.2%95

1990–1999

10.4%238

1980–1989

19.5%447

1970–1979

21.6%493

1960–1969

12%275

1950–1959

7.3%166

1940–1949

6.3%143

1939 or earlier

17.4%397

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.9%1,394

Electricity

27.2%558

No Fuel

2.1%43

Wood

1.7%34

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,885

Mean Household Incomei

$80,044

Per Capita Incomei

$34,433

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

2,335

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%30

$10K–$15K

2.8%57

$15K–$20K

2%42

$20K–$25K

3.2%65

$25K–$30K

5%102

$30K–$35K

5.7%116

$35K–$40K

2.9%60

$40K–$45K

3.3%68

$45K–$50K

1.3%27

$50K–$60K

17.5%360

$60K–$75K

19.2%395

$75K–$100K

11.4%233

$100K–$125K

6%124

$125K–$150K

7.5%153

$150K–$200K

8%164

$200K+

2.7%56

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,235

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,262

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

205(5.8% of civilian adults)