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.

Circleville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,142

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%12,777

Two or More

5%713

Black

2.6%366

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%259

Asian

0.1%16

Other

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%314

High School Diploma

35.6%3,363

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%831

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%1,139

Associate's Degree

7.2%682

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%1,268

Master's Degree

7.9%744

Professional Degree

0.5%47

Doctorate

0.3%32

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$191,700

Median Renti

$955

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%3,239

Renter-Occupied

43.9%2,530

Total Units

6,162

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%280

$50K–$100K

5.4%175

$100K–$150K

17.6%571

$150K–$200K

22.8%739

$200K–$300K

24.9%805

$300K–$500K

19%616

$500K–$1M

1.4%44

$1M+

0.3%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

170

$500–$750

417

$750–$1,000

753

$1,000–$1,250

773

$1,250–$1,500

168

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

116

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%86

2000–2009

7.8%479

1990–1999

9.6%590

1980–1989

8.2%505

1970–1979

14.5%896

1960–1969

13.4%824

1950–1959

14.9%918

1940–1949

6.9%427

1939 or earlier

23.3%1,437

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%4,306

Electricity

24.5%1,411

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%52

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,296

Mean Household Incomei

$71,207

Per Capita Incomei

$30,410

Poverty Ratei

18%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

6,295

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%348

$10K–$15K

6.5%375

$15K–$20K

2.7%156

$20K–$25K

3.6%206

$25K–$30K

3.6%205

$30K–$35K

5%290

$35K–$40K

4.5%259

$40K–$45K

3.4%195

$45K–$50K

2.8%162

$50K–$60K

11.5%661

$60K–$75K

14.7%846

$75K–$100K

15.4%887

$100K–$125K

8%463

$125K–$150K

3.8%217

$150K–$200K

4.2%244

$200K+

4.4%255

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

528

Residentsi

868

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing82 homes98% occupied$352/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers406 homes70% occupied$369/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 840 homes98% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,296/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

90.9%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

72.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.9% of subsidized households are minority

30.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,763

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,866

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

903(8.2% of civilian adults)