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Chardon

Ohio · 5,148 residents · 4.391 sq mi
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Chardon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $194,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,148
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chardon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,074 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,284
+16%since 2000
from $21,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+12%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(5,025)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,934)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(75)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other2.7%(137)
Diversity Score13.1%(673)
Diversity Score
13
+290%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chardon, Ohio?

Chardon, Ohio has about 5,148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chardon, Ohio?

The typical household in Chardon, Ohio earns about $54,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chardon, Ohio expensive?

In Chardon, Ohio, the median home is worth about $194,000, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Chardon, Ohio?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chardon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chardon, Ohio?

About 6.8% of people in Chardon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chardon, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Chardon, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 702 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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