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Dresden

Ohio · 1,650 residents · 1.278 sq mi
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Dresden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,319. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,650
+16%since 2000
from 1,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,291 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−2%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dresden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,319
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,523 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,270
+14%since 2000
from $19,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,408)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,508)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other2.7%(45)
Diversity Score12.3%(202)
Diversity Score
12
+676%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dresden, Ohio?

Dresden, Ohio has about 1,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dresden, Ohio?

The typical household in Dresden, Ohio earns about $41,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dresden, Ohio expensive?

In Dresden, Ohio, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Dresden, Ohio?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dresden, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dresden, Ohio?

About 13.9% of people in Dresden, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dresden, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Dresden, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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