Census tract · Huron County
Census Tract 9156, Huron County, Ohio
Census Tract 9156, GEOID 39077915600, in Huron County, Ohio, mostly within Norwalk (84% of its census blocks). 5,391 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±500); the 2020 Census counted 5,053.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,391
±500 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,053
Median household income
$62,986
±$18,143 (90% margin)
Huron County: $67,878
Median home value
$170,100
±$15,710 (90% margin)
Huron County: $166,000
Median gross rent
$850
±$167 (90% margin)
Huron County: $848
Where is Census Tract 9156?
Census Tract 9156 is one of 13 census tracts in Huron County, Ohio. It covers 3.34 square miles of land, 1,515 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39077915600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Norwalk | 84% |
| Norwalk Township | 16% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 9156: Tract 9154 ($75,536), Tract 9155 ($72,479), Tract 9157 ($56,964), Tract 9158 ($58,376) and Tract 9165 ($68,697). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9156?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9156's population at 5,391 (±500) in 2,378 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,053 residents and 2,291 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9156 | Norwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,391 ±500 | 17,095 |
| Households | 2,378 ±240 | 7,434 |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.21 | 2.26 |
| Housing units | 2,436 ±262 | 7,898 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9156?
The median resident of Census Tract 9156 is 40.6 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%.
| Measure | Tract 9156 | Norwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±5.0 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±4.9 pts | 24.0% |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±3.9 pts | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±8.1 pts | 8.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.4% ±7.1 pts | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±3.0 pts | 3.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±3.2 pts | 1.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4% ±2.8 pts | 4.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±3.9 pts | 6.6% |
| With a disability | 17.4% ±4.8 pts | 17.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±2.2 pts | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6% ±9.3 pts | 19.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.2% ±6.3 pts | 8.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±5.1 pts | 88.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9156 earn?
Half of the 2,378 households in Census Tract 9156 earn less than $62,986 a year (±$18,143), against $67,878 across Huron County: 7th highest of the county's 13 tracts with a reliable estimate. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9156 | Norwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,986 ±$18,143 | $60,844 |
| Mean household income | $77,117 ±$11,495 | $72,957 |
| Per capita income | $34,529 ±$4,968 | $31,816 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.5% ±9.6 pts | 16.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.6% ±24.7 pts | 27.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4% ±4.0 pts | 14.4% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% ±4.4 pts | 93.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5% ±5.0 pts | 90.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9156?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Census Tract 9156's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,100 by its owner (±$15,710). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9156 | Norwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,100 ±$15,710 | $163,300 |
| Median gross rent | $850 ±$167 | $836 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0% ±19.4 pts | 36.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,200 ±$107 | $1,152 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2% ±7.9 pts | 65.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.8% ±7.9 pts | 34.9% |
| Housing units | 2,436 ±262 | 7,898 |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2% ±6.7 pts | 60.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.0% ±7.3 pts | 21.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±3.8 pts | 5.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9156 get to work?
82.9% of Census Tract 9156's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9156 | Norwalk |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7% ±5.7 pts | 61.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 5.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9% ±7.6 pts | 79.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±4.2 pts | 13.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±5.2 pts | 5.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±2.8 | 21.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9156 compare with the other tracts in Huron County?
Among Huron County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9156 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Huron County | In Norwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 13 | 2nd of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 13 | 1st of 5 |
| Median household income | 7th of 13 | 3rd of 5 |
| Per capita income | 6th of 13 | 3rd of 5 |
| Median home value | 7th of 13 | 4th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 13 | 2nd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 11 | 1st of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 13 | 1st of 5 |
| Median age | 7th of 13 | 3rd of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 9th of 13 | 3rd of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Huron County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9155 | 4th | $72,479±$17,098 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9164 | 5th | $71,845±$10,434 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9165 | 6th | $68,697±$8,273 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9156 | 7th | $62,986±$18,143 |
| Tract 9163 | 8th | $61,596±$12,543 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9160 | 9th | $60,938±$14,804 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9166 | 10th | $60,423±$11,471 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9156?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9156 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections