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.

Zanesville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,740

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.5%19,907

Black

8.5%2,112

Two or More

7%1,743

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%533

Asian

1.3%321

Other

0.3%85

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%619

High School Diploma

37.1%6,373

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%1,521

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%2,001

Associate's Degree

9%1,548

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%1,695

Master's Degree

3.7%641

Professional Degree

1.5%251

Doctorate

0.1%13

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,700

Median Renti

$821

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.8%4,644

Renter-Occupied

56.2%5,957

Total Units

12,236

Homeownership

43.8%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.8%407

$50K–$100K

28.7%1,332

$100K–$150K

23.6%1,096

$150K–$200K

19%884

$200K–$300K

11.6%540

$300K–$500K

6.5%303

$500K–$1M

1.6%74

$1M+

0.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,058

$500–$750

1,186

$750–$1,000

1,629

$1,000–$1,250

1,217

$1,250–$1,500

286

$1,500–$2,000

240

$2,000+

203

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%21

2010–2019

1%127

2000–2009

8.1%986

1990–1999

8%983

1980–1989

7.3%898

1970–1979

10.4%1,270

1960–1969

5.3%644

1950–1959

10.1%1,238

1940–1949

9.9%1,213

1939 or earlier

39.7%4,856

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.9%6,665

Electricity

34.4%3,646

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%180

Other

0.5%52

No Fuel

0.3%31

Wood

0.3%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,280

Mean Household Incomei

$64,495

Per Capita Incomei

$29,056

Poverty Ratei

23.4%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

11,056

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%752

$10K–$15K

6.8%721

$15K–$20K

7%747

$20K–$25K

6.8%719

$25K–$30K

5.5%579

$30K–$35K

6.9%728

$35K–$40K

7%744

$40K–$45K

3.9%413

$45K–$50K

6.4%678

$50K–$60K

8.4%891

$60K–$75K

9.2%978

$75K–$100K

10.9%1,151

$100K–$125K

6.2%657

$125K–$150K

2.6%271

$150K–$200K

1.2%125

$200K+

4.2%447

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,062

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,241

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,157(6% of civilian adults)