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East Palestine

Ohio · 4,761 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 $46,436. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,761
−3%since 2000
from 4,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024East Palestine
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,436
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,759
+46%since 2000
from $16,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$88,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,427)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(74)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other2.8%(134)
Diversity Score13%(618)
Diversity Score
13
+326%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Palestine, Ohio?

East Palestine, Ohio has about 4,761 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Palestine, Ohio earns about $46,436 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in East Palestine, Ohio?

About 17.0% 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 7.0% of people in East Palestine, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Palestine, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, East Palestine, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 407 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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