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.

Montpelier, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,905

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%3,724

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%92

Two or More

1.2%48

Asian

0.8%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%226

High School Diploma

37.9%973

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%217

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%408

Associate's Degree

12.6%325

Bachelor's Degree

3.4%87

Master's Degree

2.3%58

Professional Degree

0.2%5

Doctorate

0.4%9

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

6.2%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,900

Median Renti

$768

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66%1,165

Renter-Occupied

34%600

Total Units

1,798

Homeownership

66%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.5%122

$50K–$100K

33.7%393

$100K–$150K

34.6%403

$150K–$200K

12.4%145

$200K–$300K

6.9%80

$300K–$500K

1.9%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

261

$750–$1,000

218

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%33

2000–2009

7%125

1990–1999

6.6%118

1980–1989

2.7%48

1970–1979

12.6%227

1960–1969

8.7%157

1950–1959

12.7%228

1940–1949

4.6%83

1939 or earlier

43.3%779

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.9%1,340

Electricity

18.4%325

Wood

1.9%34

No Fuel

1.9%33

Other

0.7%13

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%10

Fuel Oil

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,269

Mean Household Incomei

$52,599

Per Capita Incomei

$24,004

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

1,659

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%94

$10K–$15K

1.4%24

$15K–$20K

4.7%83

$20K–$25K

5.4%95

$25K–$30K

14.2%250

$30K–$35K

6.6%116

$35K–$40K

10.6%187

$40K–$45K

6.7%119

$45K–$50K

5.2%91

$50K–$60K

6.5%114

$60K–$75K

11.5%203

$75K–$100K

9.9%174

$100K–$125K

9.3%165

$125K–$150K

1.3%23

$150K–$200K

1%18

$200K+

0.5%9

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$358/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 840 homes92% occupied$358/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,269/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

74%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

26%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,548

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,562

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

222(7.8% of civilian adults)