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Bascom

Ohio · 397 residents · 1.514 sq mi
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Bascom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,944. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

397
+20%since 2019
from 330 in 2019
2010 – 2024
262 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 218 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
43.2
+6%since 2019
from 40.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
124218313407502201020202024Bascom
2024298
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,944
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$25,761
−3%since 2019
from $26,533 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade43.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$48,500
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $119,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$828
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $785 in 2019
US average: $1,124
83.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
16.8% rent
1.2
−44%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(18)
Diversity Score12.9%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(347)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.5%(77)
20
+51%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+5%since 2019
from 14.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
85.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
80.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
13.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

38.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
61.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
9.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Bascom, Ohio?

Bascom, Ohio has about 397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bascom, Ohio?

The typical household in Bascom, Ohio earns about $41,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bascom, Ohio expensive?

In Bascom, Ohio, the median home is worth about $48,500, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Bascom, Ohio?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bascom, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bascom, Ohio?

About 3.7% of people in Bascom, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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