Oberlin is a city located in Lorain County Ohio. Oberlin has a 2024 population of 7,410. Oberlin is currently declining at a rate of -3.73% annually and its population has decreased by -13.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,557 in 2020.
The average household income in Oberlin is $82,142 with a poverty rate of 21.59%. The median age in Oberlin is 25.8 years: 25.7 years for males, and 26 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oberlin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,947 | 72.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,055 | 12.88% |
| Two or more races | 843 | 10.29% |
| Asian | 331 | 4.04% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,464 | 2.26 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Non Family | 1,178 | 1.56 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Married | 1,004 | 2.85 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 180 | 3.23 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Male | 102 | 2.9 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
50.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 2.01% |
| Associates Degree | 271 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 833 | 20.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,392 | 33.75% |
| High School Graduate | 861 | 20.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 562 | 13.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,969 | 2,854 | 1,939 |
| Black | 702 | 666 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 331 | 285 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 245 | 190 | 38 |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 50 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,340 | $44,098 | $40,787 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,382 | $53,167 | $66,474 |
| High School Graduate | $21,058 | $0 | $16,884 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,202 | $46,228 | $38,284 |
| Some College | $36,346 | $36,094 | $36,458 |
$43,202
Average Earnings
$46,228
Average Male
$38,284
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.94% of Oberlin residents speak only English, while 10.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,813 | 751 | 19.7% |
| Multiple | 714 | 233 | 32.63% |
| Black | 873 | 152 | 17.41% |
| Hispanic | 344 | 73 | 21.22% |
| Asian | 119 | 69 | 57.98% |
21.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.58%
Male Poverty Rate
23.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oberlin is Asian, with 57.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oberlin is Black, with 17.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.98% |
| High School | 29.93% |
| Some College | 10.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.28% |
| Female Employed | 22.97% |
| Male Employed | 13.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,807 | $109,339 |
| Households | $67,660 | $82,142 |
| Married Families | $98,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,980 | $51,490 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
282
Number of Veterans
200
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 4.04% |
| Black | 55 | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 6.04% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.23%
Born in Oberlin
94.18%
Native Born
5.82%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
94.18% of Oberlin residents were born in the United States, with 48.23% having been born in Ohio. 3.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,976 | -287 | -4.58% |
| 2028 | 6,263 | -287 | -4.38% |
| 2027 | 6,550 | -286 | -4.18% |
| 2026 | 6,836 | -287 | -4.03% |
| 2025 | 7,123 | -287 | -3.87% |
| 2024 | 7,410 | -287 | -3.73% |
| 2023 | 7,697 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 7,714 | -26 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 7,740 | -817 | -9.55% |
| 2020 | 8,557 | 354 | 4.32% |
| 2019 | 8,203 | -103 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 8,306 | 31 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 8,275 | -52 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 8,327 | -30 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 8,357 | 106 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 8,251 | -143 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 8,394 | -15 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 8,409 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,434 | 41 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 8,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,195 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 1990 | 8,191 | -469 | -5.42% |
| 1980 | 8,660 | -101 | -1.15% |
| 1970 | 8,761 | 563 | 6.87% |
| 1960 | 8,198 | 1,136 | 16.09% |
| 1950 | 7,062 | 2,757 | 64.04% |
| 1940 | 4,305 | 13 | 0.3% |
| 1930 | 4,292 | 56 | 1.32% |
| 1920 | 4,236 | -129 | -2.96% |
| 1910 | 4,365 | 283 | 6.93% |
| 1900 | 4,082 | -294 | -6.72% |
| 1890 | 4,376 | 1,134 | 34.98% |
| 1880 | 3,242 | 354 | 12.26% |
| 1870 | 2,888 | -3,088 | -51.67% |