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Gomer

Ohio · 148 residents · 2.29 sq mi
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Gomer is home to 148 people in Ohio. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $165,400. There are 65 people per square mile.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

148
−12%since 2023
from 168 in 2023
2020 – 2024
65 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 73 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.3
−34%since 2023
from 54.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.29 sq mi
Population, 20202024
11818024230436620202024Gomer
2024148
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(7)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2419.6%(29)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.6%(26)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(14)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.6%(29)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.1%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$70,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,944 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$42,070
−18%since 2023
from $51,417 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.352
+6%since 2023
from 0.331 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.2%
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

$165,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $139,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
86.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
13.1% rent
16.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.76 people
+1%since 2023
from 1.75 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
30.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
72.7%
+72.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+22%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(4)
7
−76%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German26.4%(39)
English22.3%(33)
Dutch6.1%(9)
Irish6.1%(9)
Norwegian6.1%(9)
Italian5.4%(8)
Section 05

Education

24.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
+21%since 2023
from 25.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
96.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
75.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
85.2%
US average: 74.6%
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
52.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
81.8%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married4.8%(3)
Married55.6%(35)
Widowed22.2%(14)
Divorced17.5%(11)
Women 15+
Never married11.4%(8)
Married70%(49)
Widowed5.7%(4)
Divorced12.9%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
66.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.2%
US average: 13.8%
21.6%
US average: 18.4%
10.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
79.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
31.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gomer, Ohio?

Gomer, Ohio has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gomer, Ohio?

The typical household in Gomer, Ohio earns about $70,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gomer, Ohio expensive?

In Gomer, Ohio, the median home is worth about $165,400.

How educated are people in Gomer, Ohio?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gomer, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gomer, Ohio?

About 10.1% of people in Gomer, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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