Demographics & People — East Palestine, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,699 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
| Median Age | 44.5 |
| Total Households | 1,995 |
| Family Households | 1,322 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1288 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,264 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 317 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,493 |
| Irish | 1,457 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,034 |
| Other groups | 701 |
| English | 638 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 424 |
| American | 416 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 399 |
| Italian | 393 |
| Polish | 130 |
Language
| English Only | 4,250 |
| Spanish | 38 |
| Population 5+ | 4,288 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 421 |
| Population 18+ | 3,494 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Palestine, Ohio.