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.

Port Clinton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,970

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.8%5,182

Hispanic/Latino

6.6%392

Two or More

3.7%219

Black

3%177

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%291

High School Diploma

27.3%1,177

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%350

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%705

Associate's Degree

8.8%379

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%617

Master's Degree

6.3%271

Professional Degree

1%43

Doctorate

0.2%10

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

21.8%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,300

Median Renti

$934

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.9%1,845

Renter-Occupied

32.1%871

Total Units

3,711

Homeownership

67.9%

Vacancy Rate

26.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%107

$50K–$100K

14.7%271

$100K–$150K

28.2%521

$150K–$200K

22.2%409

$200K–$300K

20.3%375

$300K–$500K

8.1%149

$500K–$1M

0.7%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

168

$750–$1,000

292

$1,000–$1,250

169

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%66

2000–2009

6%222

1990–1999

7.4%276

1980–1989

20.2%748

1970–1979

7.9%294

1960–1969

6.9%257

1950–1959

10.9%403

1940–1949

7.9%293

1939 or earlier

31%1,152

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.8%2,168

Electricity

19.2%522

Bottled/LP Gas

1%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,909

Mean Household Incomei

$74,110

Per Capita Incomei

$34,335

Poverty Ratei

17.1%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

2,931

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%125

$10K–$15K

6.7%183

$15K–$20K

2.2%61

$20K–$25K

5%135

$25K–$30K

6.5%177

$30K–$35K

2.4%65

$35K–$40K

4.8%130

$40K–$45K

5.1%138

$45K–$50K

2.5%68

$50K–$60K

6.8%184

$60K–$75K

18.8%510

$75K–$100K

11.8%321

$100K–$125K

8.5%231

$125K–$150K

4.2%114

$150K–$200K

5.7%156

$200K+

4.3%118

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

188

Residentsi

283

Avg. Tenant Renti

$372/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes59% occupied$438/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8105 homes95% occupied$326/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,909/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

87.6%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

12.4%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.4% of subsidized households are minority

34.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,724

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,801

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

340(7.1% of civilian adults)