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.

Niles, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,287

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.4%15,798

Two or More

5.3%974

Black

3.6%666

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%657

Asian

0.7%132

Other

0.2%30

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%573

High School Diploma

39.8%5,461

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%805

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%1,737

Associate's Degree

8.5%1,165

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%1,952

Master's Degree

5.9%808

Professional Degree

0.6%83

Doctorate

0.5%71

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,300

Median Renti

$798

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.7%4,664

Renter-Occupied

46.3%4,014

Total Units

9,598

Homeownership

53.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.5%445

$50K–$100K

26.8%1,252

$100K–$150K

30.7%1,434

$150K–$200K

14.9%697

$200K–$300K

11.7%547

$300K–$500K

5.2%243

$500K–$1M

1%46

Rent Distribution

Under $500

360

$500–$750

1,015

$750–$1,000

1,204

$1,000–$1,250

772

$1,250–$1,500

388

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%18

2010–2019

3.7%352

2000–2009

4.4%427

1990–1999

5.8%553

1980–1989

7.3%701

1970–1979

20.8%2,001

1960–1969

11.8%1,137

1950–1959

16%1,534

1940–1949

6.3%602

1939 or earlier

23.7%2,273

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.9%6,585

Electricity

20.8%1,804

Bottled/LP Gas

2%175

No Fuel

1%85

Other

0.2%16

Wood

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,953

Mean Household Incomei

$64,971

Per Capita Incomei

$31,468

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

8,995

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%859

$10K–$15K

5.7%492

$15K–$20K

2.8%246

$20K–$25K

5.6%483

$25K–$30K

4.9%422

$30K–$35K

7.3%633

$35K–$40K

3.3%287

$40K–$45K

3.6%316

$45K–$50K

5.6%484

$50K–$60K

8.6%746

$60K–$75K

11.9%1,035

$75K–$100K

12.1%1,050

$100K–$125K

6%522

$125K–$150K

5.3%458

$150K–$200K

4.3%375

$200K+

3.1%270

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

456

Residentsi

716

Avg. Tenant Renti

$319/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing104 homes100% occupied$302/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers101 homes92% occupied$398/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8250 homes95% occupied$294/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,953/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

81.4%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

15.9%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

2.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

73.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.5% of subsidized households are minority

36.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.9% 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

2561.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

India

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,279

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,604

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,055(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured