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.

McDonald, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,136

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%3,061

Two or More

2.4%75

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

35.5%807

Some College (<1 yr)

9%204

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%249

Associate's Degree

8.5%194

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%452

Master's Degree

8.6%196

Professional Degree

1.2%27

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

29.7%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,500

Median Renti

$863

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.2%1,208

Renter-Occupied

14.8%210

Total Units

1,426

Homeownership

85.2%

Vacancy Rate

0.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.1%122

$50K–$100K

25.5%308

$100K–$150K

17.2%208

$150K–$200K

20.9%252

$200K–$300K

16.5%199

$300K–$500K

6.2%75

$500K–$1M

3%36

$1M+

0.7%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

134

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%18

2000–2009

1.8%25

1990–1999

5%72

1980–1989

3.4%49

1970–1979

29.4%419

1960–1969

16.3%233

1950–1959

18.1%258

1940–1949

2.9%42

1939 or earlier

21.7%310

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86%1,219

Electricity

12.4%176

Bottled/LP Gas

1%14

Fuel Oil

0.6%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,855

Mean Household Incomei

$88,281

Per Capita Incomei

$40,148

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,694

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%69

$10K–$15K

2%28

$15K–$20K

4.5%64

$20K–$25K

4.7%67

$25K–$30K

1.3%19

$30K–$35K

6.6%93

$35K–$40K

3.3%47

$40K–$45K

3.8%54

$45K–$50K

0.5%7

$50K–$60K

9.7%137

$60K–$75K

4.8%68

$75K–$100K

17.9%254

$100K–$125K

22.6%320

$125K–$150K

1.5%21

$150K–$200K

5.9%83

$200K+

6.1%87

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,650

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,669

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

242(9.2% of civilian adults)