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Circleville

Ohio · 14,634 residents (2025 est.) · 7.216 sq mi
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Circleville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,296. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,142
+5%since 2000
from 13,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,960 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−2%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,634 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Circleville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,296
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,572 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,410
+77%since 2000
from $17,220 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−6%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+21%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(12,788)
Black2.5%(340)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(111)
Asian0.5%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(1,272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(12,777)
Black2.6%(366)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(259)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other5.1%(724)
Diversity Score22.5%(3,184)
Diversity Score
23
+139%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Circleville, Ohio?

Circleville, Ohio has about 14,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Circleville, Ohio?

The typical household in Circleville, Ohio earns about $60,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Circleville, Ohio expensive?

In Circleville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $191,700, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Circleville, Ohio?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Circleville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Circleville, Ohio?

About 18.9% of people in Circleville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Circleville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Circleville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,433 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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