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.

West Elkton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

148

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.3%144

Two or More

2.7%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%8

High School Diploma

53.5%46

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%8

Some College (1+ yr)

5.8%5

Associate's Degree

7%6

Bachelor's Degree

2.3%2

Master's Degree

2.3%2

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

4.7%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,000

Median Renti

$1,417

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.1%54

Renter-Occupied

12.9%8

Total Units

Homeownership

87.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

27.8%15

$50K–$100K

29.6%16

$100K–$150K

18.5%10

$150K–$200K

11.1%6

$200K–$300K

5.6%3

$300K–$500K

3.7%2

$500K–$1M

3.7%2

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%2

2000–2009

2.8%2

1980–1989

19.7%14

1970–1979

2.8%2

1960–1969

4.2%3

1950–1959

9.9%7

1940–1949

2.8%2

1939 or earlier

54.9%39

Heating Fuel

Electricity

40.3%25

Bottled/LP Gas

27.4%17

Fuel Oil

22.6%14

Wood

4.8%3

Other

4.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,833

Mean Household Incomei

$55,982

Per Capita Incomei

$23,555

Poverty Ratei

26.4%

Unemploymenti

12.5%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%5

$10K–$15K

9.7%6

$15K–$20K

3.2%2

$20K–$25K

1.6%1

$25K–$30K

6.5%4

$30K–$35K

1.6%1

$35K–$40K

9.7%6

$45K–$50K

4.8%3

$50K–$60K

16.1%10

$60K–$75K

16.1%10

$75K–$100K

6.5%4

$100K–$125K

6.5%4

$125K–$150K

6.5%4

$150K–$200K

3.2%2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

37.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(5% of civilian adults)