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Buckeye Lake

Ohio · 2,746 residents · 1.974 sq mi
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Buckeye Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,532. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,300. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,746
−10%since 2000
from 3,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,391 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+18%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Buckeye Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,532
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,889 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,366
+32%since 2000
from $15,475 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+71%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,949)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,640)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other3%(82)
Diversity Score11.6%(319)
Diversity Score
12
+250%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.8%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckeye Lake, Ohio?

Buckeye Lake, Ohio has about 2,746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckeye Lake, Ohio?

The typical household in Buckeye Lake, Ohio earns about $31,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckeye Lake, Ohio expensive?

In Buckeye Lake, Ohio, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Buckeye Lake, Ohio?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Buckeye Lake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckeye Lake, Ohio?

About 22.5% of people in Buckeye Lake, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckeye Lake, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckeye Lake, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 240 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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