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.

Oakwood, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

570

Median Agei

56.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.1%314

Black

39.3%224

Two or More

4.6%26

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%7

High School Diploma

52.2%181

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%13

Some College (1+ yr)

19%66

Associate's Degree

6.6%23

Bachelor's Degree

6.3%22

Master's Degree

3.5%12

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

9.8%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$111,500

Median Renti

$680

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.6%166

Renter-Occupied

31.4%76

Total Units

263

Homeownership

68.6%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%10

2000–2009

5.3%14

1990–1999

3.8%10

1980–1989

20.5%54

1970–1979

9.9%26

1960–1969

3.4%9

1950–1959

10.3%27

1940–1949

11%29

1939 or earlier

31.9%84

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64%155

Utility Gas

28.9%70

Bottled/LP Gas

5.4%13

Wood

0.8%2

No Fuel

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,396

Mean Household Incomei

$51,502

Per Capita Incomei

$22,431

Poverty Ratei

29.6%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

117

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Workforce

Total Employed

114

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

17(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured