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Chauncey

Ohio · 927 residents (2025 est.) · 0.55 sq mi
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Chauncey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,200. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 412 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
655
−39%since 2000
from 1,067 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+40%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:927 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5957769571K1K1990201020202024Chauncey
2024655
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,747
+114%since 2000
from $12,052 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+26%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(993)
Black1.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian2.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(605)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(41)
Diversity Score17.9%(117)
Diversity Score
18
+46%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chauncey, Ohio?

Chauncey, Ohio has about 655 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chauncey, Ohio?

The typical household in Chauncey, Ohio earns about $35,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chauncey, Ohio expensive?

In Chauncey, Ohio, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Chauncey, Ohio?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chauncey, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chauncey, Ohio?

About 34.7% of people in Chauncey, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chauncey, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Chauncey, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 325 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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