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Gates Mills

Ohio · 2,264 residents · 8.982 sq mi
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Gates Mills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $565,000. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 188% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,264
−9%since 2000
from 2,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+17%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gates Mills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,522
+47%since 2000
from $74,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$565,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,250
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
7.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+5%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,316)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian3.5%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(363)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,998)
Black2.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(57)
Asian3.7%(84)
Other1.8%(41)
Diversity Score24.5%(554)
Diversity Score
24
+68%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates Mills, Ohio?

Gates Mills, Ohio has about 2,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gates Mills, Ohio?

The typical household in Gates Mills, Ohio earns about $167,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gates Mills, Ohio expensive?

In Gates Mills, Ohio, the median home is worth about $565,000, and the typical rent is about $2,250 a month.

How educated are people in Gates Mills, Ohio?

About 72.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gates Mills, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gates Mills, Ohio?

About 5.4% of people in Gates Mills, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gates Mills, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Gates Mills, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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