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Edgerton

Ohio · 1,881 residents · 1.714 sq mi
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Edgerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,923. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,881
−11%since 2000
from 2,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Edgerton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,923
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,856
+52%since 2000
from $17,690 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,048)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(121)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,702)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(92)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other3.5%(67)
Diversity Score21.1%(396)
Diversity Score
21
+268%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgerton, Ohio?

Edgerton, Ohio has about 1,881 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgerton, Ohio?

The typical household in Edgerton, Ohio earns about $39,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgerton, Ohio expensive?

In Edgerton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Edgerton, Ohio?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Edgerton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgerton, Ohio?

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

Has Edgerton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgerton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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