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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gambier

Ohio · 1,871 residents · 0.937 sq mi
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Gambier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,964. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $109,400. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,871
−10%since 1990
from 2,073 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,997 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 2,212 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
20.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 20.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gambier
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,964
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,432 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,661
+35%since 1990
from $7,141 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
42.8% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,976)
Black2.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian2.4%(50)
Diversity Score12.5%(259)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,736)
Black2.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian1.3%(24)
Diversity Score13.4%(250)
13
+7%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.2%
−12.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
36.4%
−16.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 11.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gambier, Ohio?

Gambier, Ohio has about 1,871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gambier, Ohio?

The typical household in Gambier, Ohio earns about $51,964 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 $109,400, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Gambier, Ohio?

About 56.2% 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 8.0% of people in Gambier, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gambier, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Gambier, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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