Oberlin, OH Demographics

A map of Oberlin's Population by Race

Oberlin, Ohio had a population of 8,555 in 2020. It was 72.8% White, 12.0% Black, 2.5% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oberlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Oberlin is the 209th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oberlin's White Population

6,228 residents of Oberlin identify as White, or 72.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Oberlin is ranked #1154 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is less White than neighboring South Amherst (92% White), Kipton (93.8% White), Pheasant Run (89.4% White), LaGrange (91.3% White), and Amherst (87.7% White).

Oberlin's Black Population

1,028 residents of Oberlin identify as Black, or 12.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Oberlin is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Black than neighboring South Amherst (0.4% Black), Kipton (0% Black), Pheasant Run (0.7% Black), LaGrange (1% Black), and Amherst (1.1% Black).

Oberlin's Asian Population

211 residents of Oberlin identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Oberlin is ranked #128 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Asian than neighboring South Amherst (0.1% Asian), Kipton (0% Asian), Pheasant Run (0.1% Asian), LaGrange (0.7% Asian), and Amherst (1% Asian).

Oberlin's Hispanic Population

449 residents of Oberlin identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Oberlin is ranked #173 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Hispanic than neighboring South Amherst (3.5% Hispanic), Kipton (4.3% Hispanic), Pheasant Run (3.7% Hispanic), and LaGrange (2.8% Hispanic). Oberlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Amherst (6.4% Hispanic).

Oberlin's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Oberlin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Oberlin is ranked #106 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Amherst (0.1% Native American/Other), Kipton (0% Native American/Other), Pheasant Run (0.3% Native American/Other), LaGrange (0.3% Native American/Other), and Amherst (0.3% Native American/Other).

Oberlin's Multiracial Population

546 residents of Oberlin identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Oberlin is ranked #93 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Multiracial than neighboring South Amherst (3.8% Multiracial), Kipton (1.9% Multiracial), Pheasant Run (5.7% Multiracial), LaGrange (4% Multiracial), and Amherst (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.