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Germantown

Ohio · 5,796 residents · 4.222 sq mi
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Germantown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,518. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value is $144,400. Households here earn about 30% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
5,796
+19%since 2000
from 4,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,373 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+5%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Germantown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,518
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,280
+26%since 2000
from $23,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,782)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(38)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,356)
Black1.9%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(105)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(607)
Diversity Score
10
+189%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown, Ohio?

Germantown, Ohio has about 5,796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Germantown, Ohio?

The typical household in Germantown, Ohio earns about $75,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germantown, Ohio expensive?

In Germantown, Ohio, the median home is worth about $144,400, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown, Ohio?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Germantown, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germantown, Ohio?

About 13.3% of people in Germantown, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Germantown, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Germantown, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 880 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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