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.

Cardington, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,928

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.9%1,734

Two or More

8.9%171

Black

1.2%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.7%185

High School Diploma

42.5%619

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%104

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%101

Associate's Degree

11%160

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%97

Master's Degree

2.6%38

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

9.3%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,000

Median Renti

$905

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.1%534

Renter-Occupied

30.9%239

Total Units

873

Homeownership

69.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.9%74

$50K–$100K

18.9%101

$100K–$150K

12.7%68

$150K–$200K

31.1%166

$200K–$300K

19.1%102

$300K–$500K

3%16

$500K–$1M

1.3%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%14

2010–2019

2.3%20

2000–2009

19.7%172

1990–1999

8%70

1980–1989

15.6%136

1970–1979

12.7%111

1960–1969

4.5%39

1950–1959

6.2%54

1940–1949

6.8%59

1939 or earlier

22.7%198

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67%518

Electricity

26.3%203

Bottled/LP Gas

5%39

Wood

1.7%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,260

Mean Household Incomei

$72,719

Per Capita Incomei

$31,934

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

1,115

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%23

$10K–$15K

7.4%57

$15K–$20K

3.2%25

$20K–$25K

1%8

$25K–$30K

6%46

$35K–$40K

1.3%10

$40K–$45K

16.9%131

$50K–$60K

5.2%40

$60K–$75K

11.1%86

$75K–$100K

15.7%121

$100K–$125K

17.5%135

$125K–$150K

5%39

$150K–$200K

6.1%47

$200K+

0.6%5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,059

Avg. Commutei

32.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,085

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

113(7.2% of civilian adults)