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Buchtel

Ohio · 518 residents · 0.47 sq mi
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Buchtel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−10%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3884565245926601990201020202024Buchtel
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,701
+85%since 2000
from $13,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(549)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(478)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other19.6%(102)
Diversity Score38.8%(201)
Diversity Score
39
+638%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchtel, Ohio?

Buchtel, Ohio has about 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buchtel, Ohio?

The typical household in Buchtel, Ohio earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buchtel, Ohio expensive?

In Buchtel, Ohio, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Buchtel, Ohio?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Buchtel, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buchtel, Ohio?

About 10.4% of people in Buchtel, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buchtel, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Buchtel, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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