Demographics & People — Kettering, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 57,442 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~56,700 |
| Median Age | 38.5 |
| Total Households | 26,192 |
| Family Households | 15,097 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2068 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48,781 |
| Black or African American | 3,487 |
| Asian | 1,058 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,629 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 16,243 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,794 |
| Other groups | 9,421 |
| Irish | 8,029 |
| English | 7,982 |
| American | 3,047 |
| Italian | 2,360 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,680 |
| European | 1,425 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,317 |
Language
| English Only | 50,368 |
| Spanish | 852 |
| Population 5+ | 54,024 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,091 |
| Population 18+ | 45,330 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| 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 Kettering, Ohio.