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Deshler

Ohio · 1,799 residents · 2.289 sq mi
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Deshler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,799
−2%since 2000
from 1,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Deshler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,897 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,261
+16%since 2000
from $16,639 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,663)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(126)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(335)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,581)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(179)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.1%(38)
Diversity Score28%(503)
Diversity Score
28
+53%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deshler, Ohio?

Deshler, Ohio has about 1,799 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deshler, Ohio?

The typical household in Deshler, Ohio earns about $40,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deshler, Ohio expensive?

In Deshler, Ohio, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Deshler, Ohio?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Deshler, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deshler, Ohio?

About 17.6% of people in Deshler, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deshler, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Deshler, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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