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Bay

Ohio · 15,792 residents (2025 est.) · 4.566 sq mi
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Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,254. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,984
−1%since 2000
from 16,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,501 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 3,229 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+5%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,792 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Bay
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(1,011)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(1,113)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(1,429)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(1,154)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(465)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.9%(939)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.8%(2,531)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(2,228)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(1,998)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(1,882)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(897)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(337)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,254
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,148
+96%since 2000
from $35,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+10%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(15,655)
Black0.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1%(157)
Asian0.7%(116)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(14,690)
Black0.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(467)
Asian0.9%(145)
Other4%(633)
Diversity Score
19
+183%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.9%(139)
Guatemalan0.7%(115)
Mexican0.5%(75)
Costa Rican0.2%(35)
Bolivian0.2%(28)
Venezuelan0.1%(17)
Ecuadorian0.1%(15)
Cuban0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(97)
Chinese0.1%(17)
Asian Indian0.1%(16)
Korean0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German26.6%(4,258)
Irish26.4%(4,222)
English15.7%(2,502)
Polish7.5%(1,195)
Italian7.3%(1,171)
Scottish3.9%(617)
Slovak3.5%(567)
American2.6%(420)
Hungarian2.5%(395)
French2%(312)
Swedish1.6%(260)
Slovene1.5%(237)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.3%(213)
Dutch1.3%(208)
Arab1.2%(196)
Greek1.1%(170)
Welsh0.9%(149)
Austrian0.8%(135)
Lebanese0.8%(134)
Russian0.7%(104)
Ukrainian0.7%(104)
Norwegian0.6%(91)
Swiss0.5%(78)
Lithuanian0.5%(74)
Romanian0.5%(74)
Danish0.4%(71)
Croatian0.4%(63)
Latvian0.4%(63)
Finnish0.4%(60)
Serbian0.3%(52)
Egyptian0.3%(42)
Iranian0.2%(36)
Bulgarian0.1%(22)
Syrian0.1%(13)
Armenian0.1%(10)
Portuguese0.1%(10)
Moroccan0.1%(8)
British0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 93.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(1,544)
Married66.7%(3,986)
Widowed2.5%(148)
Divorced5%(300)
Women 15+
Never married20.1%(1,295)
Married60.1%(3,877)
Widowed6.8%(436)
Divorced13.1%(845)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay, Ohio?

Bay, Ohio has about 15,984 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay, Ohio?

The typical household in Bay, Ohio earns about $132,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay, Ohio expensive?

In Bay, Ohio, the median home is worth about $353,000, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Bay, Ohio?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bay, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay, Ohio?

About 4.0% of people in Bay, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,016 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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