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.

Alliance, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,478

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.9%17,803

Black

8%1,717

Two or More

6.5%1,391

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%345

Other

0.7%142

Asian

0.4%80

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%862

High School Diploma

40.9%5,632

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%933

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%1,734

Associate's Degree

7.3%1,007

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%1,668

Master's Degree

4.3%594

Professional Degree

0.3%43

Doctorate

0.3%39

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,400

Median Renti

$836

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.5%4,201

Renter-Occupied

48.5%3,962

Total Units

9,115

Homeownership

51.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.1%424

$50K–$100K

23.9%1,004

$100K–$150K

29.7%1,247

$150K–$200K

16.5%693

$200K–$300K

12.4%521

$300K–$500K

5.1%215

$500K–$1M

2.1%88

$1M+

0.2%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

358

$500–$750

1,133

$750–$1,000

1,047

$1,000–$1,250

748

$1,250–$1,500

415

$1,500–$2,000

109

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%50

2010–2019

1.2%112

2000–2009

4.3%395

1990–1999

6.3%573

1980–1989

6.6%599

1970–1979

10.3%940

1960–1969

6%544

1950–1959

16.4%1,495

1940–1949

7%641

1939 or earlier

41.3%3,766

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%6,481

Electricity

18.4%1,502

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%89

Other

0.6%48

Fuel Oil

0.3%28

No Fuel

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,106

Mean Household Incomei

$65,679

Per Capita Incomei

$25,692

Poverty Ratei

22%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

10,084

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%567

$10K–$15K

5.4%439

$15K–$20K

3.9%318

$20K–$25K

5.6%457

$25K–$30K

7.3%598

$30K–$35K

5.2%422

$35K–$40K

3.3%270

$40K–$45K

3.5%283

$45K–$50K

3.8%311

$50K–$60K

8.5%691

$60K–$75K

12.9%1,057

$75K–$100K

14%1,143

$100K–$125K

7.4%603

$125K–$150K

3.4%280

$150K–$200K

7.7%630

$200K+

1.2%94

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

601

Residentsi

1,148

Avg. Tenant Renti

$307/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing265 homes95% occupied$317/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 8239 homes92% occupied$302/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC15 homes92% occupied$224/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,106/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

80.1%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

16.6%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

2.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.9% of subsidized households are minority

23.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,456

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,618

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,281(7.7% of civilian adults)