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Congress

Ohio · 132 residents · 0.16 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,300. The poverty rate of 86.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
132
−31%since 2000
from 192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
551241922603291990201020202024Congress
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,539
−70%since 2000
from $14,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
86.8%
+82.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(16)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−20%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
72.3%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Congress, Ohio?

Congress, Ohio has about 132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Congress, Ohio expensive?

In Congress, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.

How educated are people in Congress, Ohio?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Congress, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Congress, Ohio?

About 86.8% of people in Congress, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Congress, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Congress, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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