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Bucyrus

Ohio · 12,362 residents · 7.391 sq mi
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Bucyrus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,907. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,362
−7%since 2000
from 13,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,673 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Bucyrus
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,907
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,394 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,356
+14%since 2000
from $17,027 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(12,794)
Black0.8%(102)
Hispanic / Latino1%(130)
Asian0.5%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(746)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,808)
Black1.1%(131)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(195)
Asian0.7%(83)
Other1.3%(158)
Diversity Score11.1%(1,375)
Diversity Score
11
+97%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucyrus, Ohio?

Bucyrus, Ohio has about 12,362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bucyrus, Ohio?

The typical household in Bucyrus, Ohio earns about $37,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bucyrus, Ohio expensive?

In Bucyrus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Bucyrus, Ohio?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bucyrus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bucyrus, Ohio?

About 13.3% of people in Bucyrus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bucyrus, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bucyrus, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,134 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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