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Glouster

Ohio · 1,659 residents · 1.309 sq mi
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Glouster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,173. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 313 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,100. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,659
−16%since 2000
from 1,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,267 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+19%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glouster
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,173
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,380
+38%since 2000
from $11,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,877)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,579)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.1%(101)
Diversity Score17.6%(292)
Diversity Score
18
+182%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glouster, Ohio?

Glouster, Ohio has about 1,659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glouster, Ohio?

The typical household in Glouster, Ohio earns about $33,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glouster, Ohio expensive?

In Glouster, Ohio, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Glouster, Ohio?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glouster, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glouster, Ohio?

About 38.1% of people in Glouster, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glouster, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Glouster, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 342 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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