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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Palestine

Ohio · 5,168 residents · 3.152 sq mi
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East Palestine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,533. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,168
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,640 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024East Palestine
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,533
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,738 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,429
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,243 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.1%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$295
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $481 in 2000
US average: $450
70.4%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
1.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,820)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(35)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(150)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(5,140)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(70)
1
−56%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in East Palestine, Ohio?

East Palestine, Ohio has about 5,168 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Palestine, Ohio?

The typical household in East Palestine, Ohio earns about $20,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Palestine, Ohio expensive?

In East Palestine, Ohio, the median home is worth about $39,000, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in East Palestine, Ohio?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Palestine, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Palestine, Ohio?

About 18.1% of people in East Palestine, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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