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Findlay

Ohio · 40,313 residents · 19.641 sq mi
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Findlay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $140,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
40,313
+3%since 2000
from 38,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,052 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K40K42K1990201020202024Findlay
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,547
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,883 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,872
+45%since 2000
from $21,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(35,763)
Black1.3%(521)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,539)
Asian1.8%(685)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(6,595)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(33,782)
Black2.5%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(2,714)
Asian2.7%(1,071)
Other2.7%(1,083)
Diversity Score33.5%(13,494)
Diversity Score
33
+98%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Findlay, Ohio?

Findlay, Ohio has about 40,313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Findlay, Ohio?

The typical household in Findlay, Ohio earns about $48,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Findlay, Ohio expensive?

In Findlay, Ohio, the median home is worth about $140,600, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Findlay, Ohio?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Findlay, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Findlay, Ohio?

About 12.3% of people in Findlay, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Findlay, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Findlay, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,638 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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