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Blanchester

Ohio · 4,243 residents · 4.088 sq mi
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Blanchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
4,243
+1%since 2000
from 4,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Blanchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,102
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,608 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,791
+10%since 2000
from $17,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(4,146)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(117)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,138)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other3.3%(140)
Diversity Score10.4%(440)
Diversity Score
10
+273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanchester, Ohio?

Blanchester, Ohio has about 4,243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanchester, Ohio?

The typical household in Blanchester, Ohio earns about $36,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanchester, Ohio expensive?

In Blanchester, Ohio, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Blanchester, Ohio?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Blanchester, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanchester, Ohio?

About 18.4% of people in Blanchester, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blanchester, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Blanchester, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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