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Bremen

Ohio · 1,528 residents (2025 est.) · 0.861 sq mi
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Bremen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,078. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
2,001
+58%since 2000
from 1,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,324 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,528 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bremen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,078
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,036 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,840
+57%since 2000
from $16,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−6%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,917)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(54)
Diversity Score10.2%(203)
Diversity Score
10
+1182%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremen, Ohio?

Bremen, Ohio has about 2,001 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bremen, Ohio?

The typical household in Bremen, Ohio earns about $61,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bremen, Ohio expensive?

In Bremen, Ohio, the median home is worth about $166,400, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Bremen, Ohio?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bremen, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bremen, Ohio?

About 15.7% of people in Bremen, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bremen, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bremen, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 601 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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