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.

Sunbury, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,005

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.4%7,236

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%383

Asian

2.3%188

Two or More

1.7%139

Black

0.7%59

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%37

High School Diploma

19.7%1,026

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%202

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%555

Associate's Degree

12.3%642

Bachelor's Degree

34%1,768

Master's Degree

11.8%613

Professional Degree

0.9%46

Doctorate

1.7%88

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

48.3%

Graduate+

14.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$374,600

Median Renti

$1,649

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.6%2,101

Renter-Occupied

27.4%793

Total Units

3,030

Homeownership

72.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%26

$50K–$100K

1.5%31

$100K–$150K

2%43

$150K–$200K

8.8%185

$200K–$300K

20.8%438

$300K–$500K

55.8%1,173

$500K–$1M

9.8%205

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

140

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

444

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

6%183

2010–2019

34.2%1,036

2000–2009

19.2%581

1990–1999

9.9%300

1980–1989

4%120

1970–1979

8.6%261

1960–1969

7.7%233

1950–1959

1.7%51

1940–1949

0.8%23

1939 or earlier

8%242

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.8%1,759

Electricity

33.9%981

No Fuel

2.9%85

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%32

Other

0.9%26

Wood

0.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,787

Mean Household Incomei

$132,116

Per Capita Incomei

$48,991

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

4,347

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%81

$10K–$15K

0.6%17

$15K–$20K

2.4%70

$20K–$25K

1.5%42

$25K–$30K

1.8%52

$30K–$35K

4.7%136

$35K–$40K

1%29

$40K–$45K

2.3%68

$45K–$50K

3.1%89

$50K–$60K

7.7%223

$60K–$75K

4.9%143

$75K–$100K

11%318

$100K–$125K

18.4%533

$125K–$150K

9.7%281

$150K–$200K

12.1%349

$200K+

16%463

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

138

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 840 homes91% occupied$363/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC23 homes99% occupied$459/mo rent

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,787/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

75.8%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

22.9%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

76.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.7% of subsidized households are minority

6.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3674.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

China

Korea

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,183

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,284

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

372(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured