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.

Warren, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,912

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.6%24,358

Black

27%10,505

Two or More

5.8%2,264

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%1,308

Asian

0.8%300

Other

0.3%112

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%38

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%1,906

High School Diploma

36.5%9,885

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%1,548

Some College (1+ yr)

11%2,973

Associate's Degree

9.3%2,518

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%3,172

Master's Degree

2.8%766

Professional Degree

0.7%191

Doctorate

0.4%109

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,400

Median Renti

$766

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%9,457

Renter-Occupied

43.9%7,414

Total Units

19,012

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.2%1,721

$50K–$100K

40.6%3,844

$100K–$150K

21.5%2,037

$150K–$200K

12.1%1,141

$200K–$300K

3.6%338

$300K–$500K

2.7%254

$500K–$1M

1.3%122

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,562

$500–$750

1,771

$750–$1,000

2,375

$1,000–$1,250

980

$1,250–$1,500

139

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%260

2000–2009

2.4%451

1990–1999

2.7%521

1980–1989

3.8%718

1970–1979

12%2,272

1960–1969

14.2%2,707

1950–1959

27.3%5,185

1940–1949

12.5%2,379

1939 or earlier

23.8%4,519

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.5%14,427

Electricity

12.1%2,040

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%188

No Fuel

0.5%92

Other

0.4%68

Wood

0.2%34

Fuel Oil

0.1%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,887

Mean Household Incomei

$51,367

Per Capita Incomei

$23,095

Poverty Ratei

29.9%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

14,765

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.4%1,927

$10K–$15K

10%1,687

$15K–$20K

6.8%1,139

$20K–$25K

6.8%1,153

$25K–$30K

5.3%890

$30K–$35K

7.1%1,190

$35K–$40K

3.9%665

$40K–$45K

4.4%750

$45K–$50K

3.6%605

$50K–$60K

9.9%1,678

$60K–$75K

8.7%1,474

$75K–$100K

8.5%1,428

$100K–$125K

7%1,186

$125K–$150K

3.6%603

$150K–$200K

1.6%267

$200K+

1.4%229

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

2,555

Residentsi

4,745

Avg. Tenant Renti

$270/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing696 homes96% occupied$261/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes92% occupied$385/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8892 homes91% occupied$271/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes94% occupied$340/mo rent

811/PRAC28 homes96% occupied$235/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,887/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

85.4%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

12.5%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

1.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44.4% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,064

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,364

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,493(8.2% of civilian adults)