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.

Wadsworth, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,492

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94%23,016

Two or More

2.4%598

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%376

Asian

1.2%284

Black

0.9%218

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%475

High School Diploma

24.4%4,175

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%1,164

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%2,190

Associate's Degree

7.4%1,264

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%4,586

Master's Degree

11.9%2,034

Professional Degree

1.3%229

Doctorate

1.1%194

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

41.1%

Graduate+

14.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$247,900

Median Renti

$1,067

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.9%7,121

Renter-Occupied

32.1%3,368

Total Units

10,909

Homeownership

67.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%136

$50K–$100K

2.8%201

$100K–$150K

10.8%768

$150K–$200K

17%1,213

$200K–$300K

33.8%2,408

$300K–$500K

30.3%2,158

$500K–$1M

1.8%125

$1M+

1.6%112

Rent Distribution

Under $500

156

$500–$750

398

$750–$1,000

786

$1,000–$1,250

797

$1,250–$1,500

376

$1,500–$2,000

323

$2,000+

269

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%75

2010–2019

8.7%953

2000–2009

17.2%1,872

1990–1999

13.6%1,488

1980–1989

6.6%724

1970–1979

16.9%1,848

1960–1969

6.9%754

1950–1959

12.8%1,398

1940–1949

3.6%390

1939 or earlier

12.9%1,407

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.8%8,791

Electricity

13.9%1,454

Bottled/LP Gas

1%104

Other

0.6%60

No Fuel

0.5%48

Wood

0.3%32

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,490

Mean Household Incomei

$107,975

Per Capita Incomei

$46,119

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

13,684

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%215

$10K–$15K

2.9%302

$15K–$20K

1.8%193

$20K–$25K

3.7%383

$25K–$30K

3.5%369

$30K–$35K

2%212

$35K–$40K

4.5%471

$40K–$45K

3.1%320

$45K–$50K

2.1%225

$50K–$60K

11.6%1,219

$60K–$75K

11.1%1,165

$75K–$100K

13.9%1,454

$100K–$125K

7.5%790

$125K–$150K

7.7%808

$150K–$200K

11.6%1,214

$200K+

11%1,149

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

326

Residentsi

421

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers175 homes83% occupied$386/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8100 homes97% occupied$362/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC51 homes99% occupied$503/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,490/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

78.1%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

20.4%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

76.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.5% of subsidized households are minority

40.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61.6% 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

6092.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

India

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Germany

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,006

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,293

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,157(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured