Ada is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Ada to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
The overall crime rate in Ada is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.
As is often the case in a small village, Ada doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Ada is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 37.57% of adults in Ada have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Ada in 2022 was $22,090, which is low income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $88,360 for a family of four. However, Ada contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Ada is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Ada home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ada residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Ada include German, Irish, English, Italian, and French.
The most common language spoken in Ada is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.
