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Gallipolis

Ohio · 3,313 residents · 3.597 sq mi
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Gallipolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,205. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 867 residents. Median home value is $110,400. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
3,313
−21%since 2000
from 4,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Gallipolis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,205
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,179
+56%since 2000
from $16,728 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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
$110,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
53.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−13%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,776)
Black6.4%(266)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(24)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(766)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,882)
Black4.6%(154)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(48)
Asian1.4%(45)
Other6.7%(223)
Diversity Score31.7%(1,051)
Diversity Score
32
+73%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gallipolis, Ohio?

Gallipolis, Ohio has about 3,313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gallipolis, Ohio?

The typical household in Gallipolis, Ohio earns about $43,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gallipolis, Ohio expensive?

In Gallipolis, Ohio, the median home is worth about $110,400, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Gallipolis, Ohio?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gallipolis, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gallipolis, Ohio?

About 24.5% of people in Gallipolis, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gallipolis, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Gallipolis, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,518 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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