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.

Trotwood, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,041

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

65.4%15,060

White

25.6%5,889

Two or More

5.7%1,307

Hispanic/Latino

2%455

Asian

1.1%256

Other

0.3%70

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%857

High School Diploma

30.3%5,045

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,360

Some College (1+ yr)

19.3%3,205

Associate's Degree

10.3%1,722

Bachelor's Degree

11%1,829

Master's Degree

6.7%1,116

Professional Degree

0.8%135

Doctorate

0.8%125

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$113,200

Median Renti

$1,031

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.6%6,215

Renter-Occupied

42.4%4,584

Total Units

12,254

Homeownership

57.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.1%1,001

$50K–$100K

26.7%1,661

$100K–$150K

21.9%1,364

$150K–$200K

13.9%861

$200K–$300K

16%997

$300K–$500K

3.5%219

$500K–$1M

1.8%112

Rent Distribution

Under $500

302

$500–$750

347

$750–$1,000

1,399

$1,000–$1,250

1,176

$1,250–$1,500

646

$1,500–$2,000

352

$2,000+

161

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%12

2010–2019

1%128

2000–2009

5.1%623

1990–1999

3.7%458

1980–1989

5%607

1970–1979

18.2%2,234

1960–1969

25.5%3,122

1950–1959

24.9%3,046

1940–1949

7.3%899

1939 or earlier

9.2%1,125

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.9%6,684

Electricity

32%3,452

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%357

Fuel Oil

1.8%195

No Fuel

0.7%75

Wood

0.3%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,113

Mean Household Incomei

$63,169

Per Capita Incomei

$30,393

Poverty Ratei

21.2%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

11,811

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9%968

$10K–$15K

6.4%693

$15K–$20K

5.4%585

$20K–$25K

3.1%338

$25K–$30K

3.4%372

$30K–$35K

5.7%619

$35K–$40K

5.5%594

$40K–$45K

6.4%687

$45K–$50K

4.9%531

$50K–$60K

8.4%908

$60K–$75K

10.6%1,150

$75K–$100K

11.7%1,260

$100K–$125K

7.5%809

$125K–$150K

6.7%721

$150K–$200K

2.8%305

$200K+

2.4%259

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

763

Residentsi

1,583

Avg. Tenant Renti

$321/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers530 homes84% occupied$367/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8233 homes91% occupied$215/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,113/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

84.4%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

13.2%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.7% of subsidized households are minority

16.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,242

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,777

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,662(8.9% of civilian adults)