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Oberlin

Ohio · 8,555 residents · 4.925 sq mi
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Oberlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $161,300. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,555
+4%since 2000
from 8,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,737 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.0
+19%since 2000
from 23.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Oberlin
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,840
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,790
+10%since 2000
from $20,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(5,790)
Black18.2%(1,494)
Hispanic / Latino3%(249)
Asian3.4%(276)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.4%(4,214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(6,228)
Black12%(1,028)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(449)
Asian2.5%(211)
Other6.2%(530)
Diversity Score54.3%(4,641)
Diversity Score
54
+6%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oberlin, Ohio?

Oberlin, Ohio has about 8,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Ohio?

The typical household in Oberlin, Ohio earns about $49,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oberlin, Ohio expensive?

In Oberlin, Ohio, the median home is worth about $161,300, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Ohio?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oberlin, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oberlin, Ohio?

About 24.9% of people in Oberlin, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oberlin, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Oberlin, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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