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.

Kettering, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

57,206

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.1%47,564

Black

6%3,418

Two or More

5%2,877

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%2,105

Asian

1.7%954

Other

0.5%271

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%1,087

High School Diploma

18.5%7,531

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%3,331

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%5,840

Associate's Degree

9.9%4,003

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%10,116

Master's Degree

13.2%5,382

Professional Degree

1.9%763

Doctorate

1.6%667

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

41.7%

Graduate+

16.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,500

Median Renti

$1,051

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.9%16,864

Renter-Occupied

35.1%9,123

Total Units

27,191

Homeownership

64.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%285

$50K–$100K

4.7%788

$100K–$150K

15.7%2,640

$150K–$200K

24.6%4,148

$200K–$300K

33.7%5,680

$300K–$500K

16.2%2,731

$500K–$1M

2.7%457

$1M+

0.8%135

Rent Distribution

Under $500

510

$500–$750

1,152

$750–$1,000

2,267

$1,000–$1,250

2,211

$1,250–$1,500

1,302

$1,500–$2,000

777

$2,000+

536

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%44

2010–2019

0.9%243

2000–2009

3.2%867

1990–1999

4.1%1,114

1980–1989

6.2%1,677

1970–1979

12.6%3,413

1960–1969

24.5%6,663

1950–1959

31.5%8,574

1940–1949

11.3%3,066

1939 or earlier

5.6%1,530

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%19,378

Electricity

23.2%6,021

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%404

Other

0.3%66

No Fuel

0.2%63

Wood

0.1%30

Fuel Oil

0.1%19

Solar

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,681

Mean Household Incomei

$94,283

Per Capita Incomei

$43,234

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

30,940

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%1,104

$10K–$15K

2.4%622

$15K–$20K

2.9%747

$20K–$25K

3.2%830

$25K–$30K

3.4%891

$30K–$35K

3.8%999

$35K–$40K

4%1,051

$40K–$45K

4.2%1,089

$45K–$50K

4.2%1,095

$50K–$60K

7.6%1,969

$60K–$75K

10.2%2,661

$75K–$100K

16.6%4,314

$100K–$125K

11.9%3,085

$125K–$150K

8%2,074

$150K–$200K

6.6%1,706

$200K+

6.7%1,750

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,226

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,500

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,947(8.8% of civilian adults)