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.

Chardon, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,249

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%5,006

Two or More

2.3%121

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%79

Black

0.8%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%81

High School Diploma

18.8%687

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%199

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%480

Associate's Degree

8.1%296

Bachelor's Degree

30.1%1,102

Master's Degree

12.5%457

Professional Degree

2.7%100

Doctorate

2.7%99

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

48%

Graduate+

17.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$303,000

Median Renti

$1,163

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%1,434

Renter-Occupied

33.5%722

Total Units

2,303

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%64

$50K–$100K

0.4%6

$100K–$150K

5.4%77

$150K–$200K

15.5%222

$200K–$300K

23.4%335

$300K–$500K

48.7%699

$500K–$1M

2.2%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

121

$1,000–$1,250

217

$1,250–$1,500

130

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%23

2010–2019

3.6%82

2000–2009

12.1%278

1990–1999

21.1%485

1980–1989

2.6%60

1970–1979

19.3%445

1960–1969

4.7%109

1950–1959

8.6%199

1940–1949

5.5%126

1939 or earlier

21.5%496

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%1,593

Electricity

22.5%486

Other

2%43

No Fuel

0.9%20

Fuel Oil

0.6%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,613

Mean Household Incomei

$105,147

Per Capita Incomei

$44,085

Poverty Ratei

6.5%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

2,527

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%44

$10K–$15K

0.4%9

$15K–$20K

5.6%121

$20K–$25K

3.3%71

$25K–$30K

1.7%36

$30K–$35K

5.1%109

$35K–$40K

3.6%77

$40K–$45K

0.6%14

$45K–$50K

3.2%68

$50K–$60K

13.7%296

$60K–$75K

8.2%177

$75K–$100K

6%130

$100K–$125K

7.3%158

$125K–$150K

13.6%294

$150K–$200K

14.7%316

$200K+

10.9%236

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

186

Residentsi

189

Avg. Tenant Renti

$420/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing127 homes99% occupied$432/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes72% occupied$395/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,613/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

71%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

21.5%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

6.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $69K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.9% of subsidized households are minority

70.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.7% 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

280.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,353

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,425

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

222(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured

Chardon, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026