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.

Whitehall, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,019

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.8%8,170

Black

39.8%7,967

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%2,180

Two or More

5.4%1,073

Asian

2.9%583

Other

0.2%38

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%819

High School Diploma

41.8%5,624

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%623

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%2,044

Associate's Degree

5.4%729

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%1,316

Master's Degree

3.7%494

Professional Degree

0.3%46

Doctorate

0.3%36

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

14.1%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,600

Median Renti

$1,145

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.7%3,252

Renter-Occupied

60.3%4,931

Total Units

8,900

Homeownership

39.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%81

$50K–$100K

16.6%541

$100K–$150K

23.9%778

$150K–$200K

28.6%930

$200K–$300K

21.8%708

$300K–$500K

5.1%166

$500K–$1M

1.2%38

$1M+

0.3%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

228

$500–$750

282

$750–$1,000

924

$1,000–$1,250

1,737

$1,250–$1,500

1,062

$1,500–$2,000

524

$2,000+

127

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%84

2010–2019

8%709

2000–2009

3.2%281

1990–1999

2.3%204

1980–1989

6.7%595

1970–1979

14.5%1,288

1960–1969

17.2%1,534

1950–1959

31.3%2,785

1940–1949

7.8%698

1939 or earlier

8.1%722

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.6%6,595

Electricity

17.6%1,440

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%101

No Fuel

0.4%33

Fuel Oil

0.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,759

Mean Household Incomei

$66,368

Per Capita Incomei

$27,335

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

10,471

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%357

$10K–$15K

5.5%450

$15K–$20K

3.7%300

$20K–$25K

4.4%362

$25K–$30K

6.7%551

$30K–$35K

7.7%628

$35K–$40K

4.7%388

$40K–$45K

5.4%444

$45K–$50K

4%330

$50K–$60K

12.1%993

$60K–$75K

12.3%1,007

$75K–$100K

12.2%997

$100K–$125K

7.7%632

$125K–$150K

3.8%312

$150K–$200K

2.3%186

$200K+

3%246

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

415

Residentsi

625

Avg. Tenant Renti

$384/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers346 homes86% occupied$402/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes98% occupied$231/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC32 homes100% occupied$332/mo rent

811/PRAC7 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,759/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

86.2%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

12.1%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

68.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.3% of subsidized households are minority

43.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.1% 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

3,41817.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

316

China

178

United Kingdom

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,232

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,530

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

771(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured

Whitehall, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026