Demographics & People — Oberlin, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,054 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,000 |
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| Median Age | 27.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,316 |
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| Family Households | 1,272 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4199 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,732 |
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| Black or African American | 976 |
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| Asian | 317 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 671 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,996 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,862 |
| German | 1,198 |
| English | 1,162 |
| Irish | 1,085 |
| American | 521 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 463 |
| Italian | 429 |
| Polish | 278 |
| French (except Basque) | 175 |
Language
| English Only | 7,019 |
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| Spanish | 366 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,919 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 282 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,414 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oberlin, Ohio.
