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Dennison

Ohio · 2,709 residents · 1.353 sq mi
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Dennison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,670. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,709
−9%since 2000
from 2,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,002 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+4%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dennison
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,670
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,020 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,898
+64%since 2000
from $13,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,477)
Black1.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(50)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.3%(61)
Diversity Score14.8%(402)
Diversity Score
15
+120%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dennison, Ohio?

Dennison, Ohio has about 2,709 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dennison, Ohio?

The typical household in Dennison, Ohio earns about $48,670 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Dennison, Ohio?

About 7.9% 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 18.9% 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 573 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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