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Gambier

Ohio · 2,233 residents (2025 est.) · 0.937 sq mi
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Gambier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $309,400. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,126
+14%since 2000
from 1,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,269 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,233 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gambier
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,365
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,586
+72%since 2000
from $9,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−18%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,736)
Black2.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian1.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,855)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(96)
Asian3.9%(83)
Other3.4%(73)
Diversity Score29.2%(622)
Diversity Score
29
+119%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
52.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
53.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 3.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gambier, Ohio?

Gambier, Ohio has about 2,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gambier, Ohio?

The typical household in Gambier, Ohio earns about $93,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gambier, Ohio expensive?

In Gambier, Ohio, the median home is worth about $309,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Gambier, Ohio?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gambier, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gambier, Ohio?

About 21.5% of people in Gambier, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gambier, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Gambier, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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