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.

Shadyside, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,387

Median Agei

48.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.4%3,198

Two or More

5.6%189

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%68

High School Diploma

46.7%1,099

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%66

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%265

Associate's Degree

12.1%284

Bachelor's Degree

13%306

Master's Degree

7.3%171

Professional Degree

0.7%16

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$143,100

Median Renti

$815

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%1,122

Renter-Occupied

27%414

Total Units

1,833

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

16.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%47

$50K–$100K

20.7%232

$100K–$150K

27.9%313

$150K–$200K

31.9%358

$200K–$300K

10.3%116

$300K–$500K

3.9%44

$1M+

1.1%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

153

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%7

2000–2009

0.3%5

1990–1999

6.7%122

1980–1989

5.1%94

1970–1979

6.9%127

1960–1969

14.9%274

1950–1959

22.6%414

1940–1949

17%311

1939 or earlier

26.1%479

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%1,217

Electricity

18.8%288

Bottled/LP Gas

2%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,153

Mean Household Incomei

$60,832

Per Capita Incomei

$28,677

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

1,629

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%56

$10K–$15K

8.6%132

$15K–$20K

0.9%14

$20K–$25K

6.1%94

$25K–$30K

4.1%63

$30K–$35K

1.3%20

$35K–$40K

8%123

$40K–$45K

4.1%63

$45K–$50K

4.2%64

$50K–$60K

13.1%201

$60K–$75K

18.8%288

$75K–$100K

15.2%234

$100K–$125K

2.7%41

$125K–$150K

4.5%69

$150K–$200K

3.3%51

$200K+

1.5%23

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

$258/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing36 homes98% occupied$258/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,153/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

86%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

49% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,576

Avg. Commutei

18.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,588

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

278(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured