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Fort Shawnee

Ohio · 6,263 residents · 9.51 sq mi
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Fort Shawnee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
6,263
+62%since 2000
from 3,855 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
659 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Fort Shawnee
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,723 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,446
+113%since 2000
from $19,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,617)
Black3%(115)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(54)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(470)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(5,463)
Black3.6%(228)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(156)
Asian2.2%(137)
Other2%(123)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,542)
Diversity Score
25
+102%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Shawnee, Ohio?

Fort Shawnee, Ohio has about 6,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Shawnee, Ohio?

The typical household in Fort Shawnee, Ohio earns about $77,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Shawnee, Ohio expensive?

In Fort Shawnee, Ohio, the median home is worth about $143,700, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Shawnee, Ohio?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Shawnee, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Shawnee, Ohio?

About 3.6% of people in Fort Shawnee, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Shawnee, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Shawnee, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,135 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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