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.

Girard, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,505

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.5%8,318

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%439

Two or More

4.1%392

Black

3.4%327

Other

0.2%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%155

High School Diploma

39.5%2,687

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%518

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%848

Associate's Degree

12.2%828

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%844

Master's Degree

6.6%452

Professional Degree

0.9%61

Doctorate

0.1%8

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

20%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,500

Median Renti

$769

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.8%2,968

Renter-Occupied

32.2%1,408

Total Units

5,013

Homeownership

67.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.5%253

$50K–$100K

27.4%812

$100K–$150K

31.5%936

$150K–$200K

14.8%440

$200K–$300K

13.6%405

$300K–$500K

3.9%115

$1M+

0.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

215

$500–$750

417

$750–$1,000

380

$1,000–$1,250

118

$1,250–$1,500

129

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%125

2000–2009

0.8%39

1990–1999

3.9%196

1980–1989

3.8%193

1970–1979

13.9%697

1960–1969

14.7%737

1950–1959

24.8%1,241

1940–1949

8.4%420

1939 or earlier

27.2%1,365

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.8%4,016

Electricity

4.9%214

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%100

Fuel Oil

0.8%35

Wood

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,550

Mean Household Incomei

$68,541

Per Capita Incomei

$31,306

Poverty Ratei

19.9%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

4,346

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.4%412

$10K–$15K

5.5%241

$15K–$20K

5.9%257

$20K–$25K

3.4%148

$25K–$30K

5.5%239

$30K–$35K

8.4%366

$35K–$40K

3%131

$40K–$45K

3.9%172

$45K–$50K

4%177

$50K–$60K

5.9%259

$60K–$75K

12.8%561

$75K–$100K

9.9%434

$100K–$125K

5.3%231

$125K–$150K

6.2%272

$150K–$200K

8.5%370

$200K+

2.4%106

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

Residentsi

289

Avg. Tenant Renti

$290/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes98% occupied$315/mo rent

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

Multi-Family Other40 homes100% occupied$263/mo rent

LIHTC40 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,550/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

61%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

36.5%

Who Receives This Housing

96.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.2% of subsidized households are minority

15.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,072

Avg. Commutei

17.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,132

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

597(7.9% of civilian adults)