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.

Barberton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,844

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.6%21,026

Black

9.4%2,342

Two or More

4.3%1,078

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%361

Other

0.1%31

Asian

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%673

High School Diploma

38.5%6,864

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%1,591

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%2,286

Associate's Degree

7.9%1,404

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%2,290

Master's Degree

3.5%631

Professional Degree

0.9%164

Doctorate

0.7%120

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$135,200

Median Renti

$848

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.3%6,840

Renter-Occupied

37.7%4,134

Total Units

11,905

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%492

$50K–$100K

21%1,435

$100K–$150K

30%2,053

$150K–$200K

19.2%1,316

$200K–$300K

16.4%1,125

$300K–$500K

5.4%371

$500K–$1M

0.3%19

$1M+

0.4%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

601

$500–$750

829

$750–$1,000

1,469

$1,000–$1,250

715

$1,250–$1,500

319

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%126

2010–2019

1.7%205

2000–2009

3.9%468

1990–1999

6.7%799

1980–1989

2.5%297

1970–1979

14%1,671

1960–1969

10.1%1,201

1950–1959

19.9%2,373

1940–1949

6.3%750

1939 or earlier

33.7%4,015

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.1%9,228

Electricity

13.1%1,439

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%188

No Fuel

0.8%91

Other

0.2%22

Fuel Oil

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,267

Mean Household Incomei

$72,176

Per Capita Incomei

$32,482

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

11,784

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%517

$10K–$15K

5%545

$15K–$20K

6%661

$20K–$25K

4.1%448

$25K–$30K

5.1%564

$30K–$35K

7.7%845

$35K–$40K

5.6%614

$40K–$45K

5.1%564

$45K–$50K

3.9%428

$50K–$60K

10.5%1,148

$60K–$75K

9.9%1,090

$75K–$100K

13.5%1,486

$100K–$125K

7.2%791

$125K–$150K

5.7%624

$150K–$200K

3.2%355

$200K+

2.7%294

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

926

Residentsi

1,074

Avg. Tenant Renti

$355/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

67 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing556 homes83% occupied$329/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers291 homes93% occupied$408/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 877 homes93% occupied$346/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,267/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

83.2%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

13.1%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

2.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

74.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.3% of subsidized households are minority

34.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,155

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,277

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,623(8.4% of civilian adults)