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Blanchester

Ohio · 4,224 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 $35,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,224
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Blanchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,636
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,608 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,343
+25%since 2000
from $17,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,941)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(40)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other1.7%(74)
Diversity Score8.4%(356)
Diversity Score
8
+203%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanchester, Ohio?

Blanchester, Ohio has about 4,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanchester, Ohio?

The typical household in Blanchester, Ohio earns about $35,636 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 $105,500, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Blanchester, Ohio?

About 12.0% 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 17.7% 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 18 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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