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.

Mount Gilead, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,331

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%2,928

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%211

Two or More

3.2%108

Black

2.5%84

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%184

High School Diploma

38.1%904

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%151

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%184

Associate's Degree

6.8%160

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%243

Master's Degree

4.7%111

Doctorate

0.8%19

HS or Higher

82.5%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,300

Median Renti

$799

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.3%797

Renter-Occupied

48.7%757

Total Units

1,702

Homeownership

51.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%75

$50K–$100K

2.9%23

$100K–$150K

13.3%106

$150K–$200K

42.3%337

$200K–$300K

14.2%113

$300K–$500K

5.3%42

$500K–$1M

12.7%101

Rent Distribution

Under $500

104

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

322

$1,000–$1,250

196

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%21

2000–2009

10.9%186

1990–1999

5.9%101

1980–1989

13%222

1970–1979

9.5%162

1960–1969

17.5%297

1950–1959

6.7%114

1940–1949

2.4%40

1939 or earlier

32.8%559

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.3%781

Electricity

43%668

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%50

Fuel Oil

1.7%26

Other

1.1%17

No Fuel

0.8%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,643

Mean Household Incomei

$73,717

Per Capita Incomei

$35,032

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

1,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%77

$10K–$15K

8.5%132

$15K–$20K

6.8%106

$20K–$25K

7.5%117

$25K–$30K

4%62

$30K–$35K

10%156

$35K–$40K

3.2%50

$40K–$45K

5.3%83

$45K–$50K

3.2%49

$50K–$60K

8.1%126

$60K–$75K

9.3%144

$75K–$100K

8%124

$100K–$125K

10.7%167

$125K–$150K

5%78

$150K–$200K

0.4%6

$200K+

5%77

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

182

Residentsi

244

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers84 homes74% occupied$398/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes99% occupied$323/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC50 homes99% occupied$463/mo rent

811/PRAC18 homes97% occupied$323/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,643/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

84.7%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

15.3%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

56% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.6% 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

200.6%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,271

Avg. Commutei

32.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,285

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

375(14.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured

Mount Gilead, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026