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.

Payne, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,418

Median Agei

29.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.6%1,356

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%41

Two or More

1.5%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%18

High School Diploma

38.4%338

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%47

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%127

Associate's Degree

11.7%103

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%139

Master's Degree

3.2%28

Professional Degree

0.5%4

Doctorate

0.9%8

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

20.3%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,000

Median Renti

$759

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%313

Renter-Occupied

30.6%138

Total Units

497

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.6%55

$50K–$100K

21.4%67

$100K–$150K

44.1%138

$150K–$200K

10.2%32

$200K–$300K

3.5%11

$300K–$500K

3.2%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%6

2000–2009

1.8%9

1990–1999

11.9%59

1980–1989

2.6%13

1970–1979

6.4%32

1960–1969

16.1%80

1950–1959

8.7%43

1940–1949

4.6%23

1939 or earlier

46.7%232

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.7%283

Electricity

33.3%150

Other

4%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,438

Mean Household Incomei

$82,076

Per Capita Incomei

$28,205

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

651

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%5

$10K–$15K

4.7%21

$15K–$20K

3.8%17

$20K–$25K

9.8%44

$25K–$30K

2.2%10

$30K–$35K

5.5%25

$35K–$40K

5.3%24

$40K–$45K

4.4%20

$45K–$50K

4.4%20

$50K–$60K

7.5%34

$60K–$75K

7.5%34

$75K–$100K

16.4%74

$100K–$125K

10.6%48

$125K–$150K

8.4%38

$150K–$200K

1.6%7

$200K+

6.7%30

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

600

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

618

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(4.8% of civilian adults)