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Blakeslee

Ohio · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 0.094 sq mi
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Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−44%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+26%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4370981251521990201020202024Blakeslee
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$51,903
+210%since 2000
from $16,738 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+50.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+11%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade59.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(5)
Diversity Score
7
+246%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+41.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blakeslee, Ohio?

Blakeslee, Ohio has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Blakeslee, Ohio?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blakeslee, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blakeslee, Ohio?

About 11.0% of people in Blakeslee, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blakeslee, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Blakeslee, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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