Oberlin, OH Demographics

A map of Oberlin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,658	6,228	67.9%	72.8%
Black	966	1,028	11.6%	12.0%
Multiracial	685	546	8.2%	6.4%
Hispanic	672	449	8.1%	5.2%
Asian	328	211	3.9%	2.5%
Native American/Other	20	93	0.2%	1.1%

Oberlin, Ohio has an estimated population of 8,329, a slight decrease from the 8,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.9% White, 11.6% Black, 8.2% Multiracial, 8.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oberlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oberlin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oberlin, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oberlin is ranked the 214th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. 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 was ranked the 209th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oberlin's White Population

5,658 residents of Oberlin, or 67.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oberlin is lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Oberlin ranks 1154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's White population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of Oberlin's population has decreased from 72.8% to 67.9%.

Oberlin is less White than neighboring South Amherst (89.8% White), Kipton (86.9% White), Pheasant Run (86.5% White), LaGrange (88.7% White), and Amherst (86.1% White).

Oberlin's Black Population

966 residents of Oberlin, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oberlin is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Oberlin ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Oberlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.6%.

Oberlin is more Black than neighboring South Amherst (0% Black), Kipton (0% Black), Pheasant Run (0% Black), LaGrange (0.3% Black), and Amherst (1.7% Black).

Oberlin's Asian Population

328 residents of Oberlin, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oberlin is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Oberlin ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.5%. Asian residents' share of Oberlin's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.9%.

Oberlin is more Asian than neighboring South Amherst (0% Asian), Kipton (0% Asian), LaGrange (0.5% Asian), and Amherst (2.1% Asian). Oberlin is less Asian than neighboring Pheasant Run (10.2% Asian).

Oberlin's Hispanic Population

672 residents of Oberlin, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oberlin is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oberlin ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oberlin's population has increased from 5.2% to 8.1%.

Oberlin is more Hispanic than neighboring South Amherst (7.5% Hispanic), Kipton (3.6% Hispanic), Pheasant Run (2% Hispanic), LaGrange (7.1% Hispanic), and Amherst (7% Hispanic).

Oberlin's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Oberlin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oberlin is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Oberlin ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oberlin's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

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

Oberlin's Multiracial Population

685 residents of Oberlin, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oberlin is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oberlin ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oberlin's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.2%.

Oberlin is more Multiracial than neighboring South Amherst (2.7% Multiracial), Pheasant Run (1.4% Multiracial), LaGrange (3.4% Multiracial), and Amherst (3.1% Multiracial). Oberlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Kipton (9.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.