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.

Carey, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,622

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.9%3,509

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%69

Other

0.7%25

Two or More

0.3%12

Black

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%46

High School Diploma

44%1,074

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%285

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%200

Associate's Degree

12.7%311

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%232

Master's Degree

5.2%126

Professional Degree

0.6%15

Doctorate

1.2%29

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,100

Median Renti

$821

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.1%969

Renter-Occupied

33.9%496

Total Units

1,657

Homeownership

66.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%83

$50K–$100K

22.4%217

$100K–$150K

15.1%146

$150K–$200K

17.2%167

$200K–$300K

27.7%268

$300K–$500K

9.1%88

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

147

$750–$1,000

191

$1,000–$1,250

121

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1%17

2010–2019

5.7%95

2000–2009

7.1%118

1990–1999

8.9%148

1980–1989

9.2%153

1970–1979

4.5%74

1960–1969

1.9%32

1950–1959

15.2%252

1940–1949

5.4%90

1939 or earlier

40.9%678

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.9%1,010

Electricity

30%440

Bottled/LP Gas

1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,069

Mean Household Incomei

$92,749

Per Capita Incomei

$38,755

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,956

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%49

$15K–$20K

2.9%42

$20K–$25K

2.9%43

$25K–$30K

4.1%60

$30K–$35K

3.4%50

$35K–$40K

3.7%54

$40K–$45K

6.5%95

$45K–$50K

5.3%78

$50K–$60K

7.6%112

$60K–$75K

10.2%149

$75K–$100K

14.7%216

$100K–$125K

11.1%162

$125K–$150K

11.9%174

$150K–$200K

8.4%123

$200K+

4%58

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,919

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,936

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

168(6% of civilian adults)