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Dennison

Ohio · 2,665 residents (2025 est.) · 1.353 sq mi
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Dennison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,992. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 543 residents. 12% 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 $102,700. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
2,449
−18%since 2000
from 2,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,810 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
−17%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,665 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dennison
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,992
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,020 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,969
+72%since 2000
from $13,389 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−15%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,863)
Black1.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,273)
Black3.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(77)
Diversity Score17.1%(418)
Diversity Score
17
+153%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dennison, Ohio?

Dennison, Ohio has about 2,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dennison, Ohio?

The typical household in Dennison, Ohio earns about $51,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dennison, Ohio expensive?

In Dennison, Ohio, the median home is worth about $102,700, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Dennison, Ohio?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dennison, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dennison, Ohio?

About 22.9% of people in Dennison, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dennison, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Dennison, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 833 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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