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Cardington

Ohio · 2,079 residents · 2.006 sq mi
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Cardington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,300. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,079
+12%since 2000
from 1,849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cardington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,588
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,706
+62%since 2000
from $14,057 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,815)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,925)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.9%(102)
Diversity Score15.9%(331)
Diversity Score
16
+963%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cardington, Ohio?

Cardington, Ohio has about 2,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cardington, Ohio?

The typical household in Cardington, Ohio earns about $40,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cardington, Ohio expensive?

In Cardington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $97,300, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Cardington, Ohio?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cardington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cardington, Ohio?

About 21.2% of people in Cardington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cardington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Cardington, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 291 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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