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Dent

Ohio · 12,301 residents · 6.254 sq mi
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Dent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,304. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,300. Households here earn about 52% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,301
+62%since 2000
from 7,612 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,967 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K9K11K13K1990201020202024Dent
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,304
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,048 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,105
+77%since 2000
from $24,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(7,444)
Black0.7%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(32)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(269)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(11,127)
Black3.3%(408)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(191)
Asian1.5%(189)
Other1.1%(137)
Diversity Score18.2%(2,242)
Diversity Score
18
+415%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dent, Ohio?

Dent, Ohio has about 12,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dent, Ohio?

The typical household in Dent, Ohio earns about $88,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dent, Ohio expensive?

In Dent, Ohio, the median home is worth about $230,300, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in Dent, Ohio?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dent, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dent, Ohio?

About 7.3% of people in Dent, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dent, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Dent, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,885 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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