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.

Columbus Grove, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,532

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.5%1,264

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%116

Other

6.7%103

Two or More

2.4%37

Asian

0.7%11

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%12

High School Diploma

34.5%361

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%41

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%159

Associate's Degree

10.7%112

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%223

Master's Degree

5%52

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

1.1%12

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,800

Median Renti

$902

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.6%572

Renter-Occupied

14.4%96

Total Units

717

Homeownership

85.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%59

$50K–$100K

19.6%112

$100K–$150K

15%86

$150K–$200K

25.7%147

$200K–$300K

16.3%93

$300K–$500K

10.3%59

$500K–$1M

2.8%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

8.4%60

2000–2009

5%36

1990–1999

12.3%88

1980–1989

6.4%46

1970–1979

5.7%41

1960–1969

12.8%92

1950–1959

11.6%83

1940–1949

6.1%44

1939 or earlier

31.7%227

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.9%534

Electricity

16.2%108

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%15

Other

1%7

Wood

0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,750

Mean Household Incomei

$87,685

Per Capita Incomei

$38,301

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

728

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%41

$10K–$15K

6.6%44

$15K–$20K

1.8%12

$20K–$25K

1.9%13

$25K–$30K

2.7%18

$30K–$35K

6.1%41

$35K–$40K

4.8%32

$40K–$45K

4.9%33

$45K–$50K

4.3%29

$50K–$60K

5.1%34

$60K–$75K

10.9%73

$75K–$100K

15.6%104

$100K–$125K

8.1%54

$125K–$150K

9.6%64

$150K–$200K

4.2%28

$200K+

7.2%48

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

705

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

705

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(2.8% of civilian adults)