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.

Bellville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,086

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%1,971

Black

2.6%54

Two or More

1%21

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%15

Asian

0.6%13

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%27

High School Diploma

39.8%573

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%91

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%174

Associate's Degree

6.9%99

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%231

Master's Degree

7.1%102

Professional Degree

0.3%4

Doctorate

2.5%36

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$212,200

Median Renti

$814

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%629

Renter-Occupied

25%210

Total Units

890

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%33

$50K–$100K

5.9%37

$100K–$150K

21.1%133

$150K–$200K

11.8%74

$200K–$300K

42.8%269

$300K–$500K

11.4%72

$500K–$1M

1.7%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

6.1%54

2000–2009

15.1%134

1990–1999

6.6%59

1980–1989

3.1%28

1970–1979

14.2%126

1960–1969

11.3%101

1950–1959

14%125

1940–1949

3.1%28

1939 or earlier

26.4%235

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.7%610

Electricity

21.6%181

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%35

Wood

0.8%7

Fuel Oil

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,396

Mean Household Incomei

$81,259

Per Capita Incomei

$33,522

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

989

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%40

$10K–$15K

6.9%58

$15K–$20K

1%8

$20K–$25K

3.1%26

$25K–$30K

1.8%15

$30K–$35K

0.5%4

$35K–$40K

4.3%36

$40K–$45K

6.9%58

$45K–$50K

7.3%61

$50K–$60K

10.1%85

$60K–$75K

8.6%72

$75K–$100K

12.9%108

$100K–$125K

11.3%95

$125K–$150K

10.6%89

$150K–$200K

4.5%38

$200K+

5.5%46

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

937

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

926

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

125(8% of civilian adults)