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Dry Ridge

Ohio · 2,698 residents · 4.125 sq mi
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Dry Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,231. Population has declined 10% since 2019. Median home value is $170,900. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,698
−10%since 2019
from 2,992 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
654 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 725 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+10%since 2019
from 48.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Dry Ridge
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,231
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,630
+2%since 2019
from $42,697 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $177,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $975 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
6.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−12%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(2,717)
Black3.5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(52)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other3%(90)
Diversity Score21.6%(646)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,304)
Black8.2%(221)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(40)
Asian1.5%(41)
Other2.2%(59)
Diversity Score30.6%(826)
Diversity Score
31
+42%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+3%since 2019
from 27.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
52.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

Dry Ridge, Ohio has about 2,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

The typical household in Dry Ridge, Ohio earns about $89,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dry Ridge, Ohio expensive?

In Dry Ridge, Ohio, the median home is worth about $170,900, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dry Ridge, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

About 7.7% of people in Dry Ridge, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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