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Atwater

Ohio · 758 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Atwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,346. Population has grown 36% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,800. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
758
+36%vs 2011
vs 556 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
724 / sq mi
+36%vs 2011
vs 531 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
−20%vs 2011
vs 42.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5026638259861K201020202024Atwater
2024745
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,346
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,607 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,435
−7%vs 2011
vs $18,793 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.259
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.278 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade50.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $101,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $904 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−22.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.8% in 2011
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+8%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(736)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(44)
Diversity Score
6
+47%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 28.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.6%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.5% in 2011
Female
51.5%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atwater, Ohio?

Atwater, Ohio has about 758 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atwater, Ohio?

The typical household in Atwater, Ohio earns about $38,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atwater, Ohio expensive?

In Atwater, Ohio, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Atwater, Ohio?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Atwater, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atwater, Ohio?

About 24.8% of people in Atwater, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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