City of Oberlin At A Glance

  • Population (2010 Census):  8,286 persons
  • Race: 73.0% White
  • 14.8% African-American
  • 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
  • 4.0% Asian
  • 6.5% Two or More Races
  • 5.1% Hispanic or Latino Origin
  • Education:  94.0% High school graduates;
  • 40.2% Bachelor’s degree or higher (compared to 24.5% for Ohio)
  • Home Ownership Rate:  61.4%
  • Median Value of owner-occupied housing units:  $139,500
  • Per capita income:  $20,855
  • Median Household Income:  $52,255
  • Largest Employer:  Oberlin College
  • Size of City:  4.92 square miles
  • Percentage of residents who walk or bike to work:   33.2%