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Candlewood Lake

Ohio · 1,053 residents · 2.309 sq mi
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Candlewood Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,159. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $324,200. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,053
−5%since 2023
from 1,108 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
456 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 480 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.4
+14%since 2023
from 54.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4466879281K1K201020202024Candlewood Lake
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,159
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,339
Unchangedsince 2023
from $41,191 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−3%since 2023
from 0.270 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.7
+54%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,058)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(16)
Diversity Score10.9%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,005)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score11%(115)
Diversity Score
11
+1%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−8%since 2023
from 32.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Female
55.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candlewood Lake, Ohio?

Candlewood Lake, Ohio has about 1,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Candlewood Lake, Ohio earns about $87,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Candlewood Lake, Ohio expensive?

In Candlewood Lake, Ohio, the median home is worth about $324,200.

How educated are people in Candlewood Lake, Ohio?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Candlewood Lake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Candlewood Lake, Ohio?

About 10.8% of people in Candlewood Lake, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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