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Granville

Ohio · 6,252 residents (2025 est.) · 4.809 sq mi
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#249Youngest by median ageof 6,82628.0#294Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.7%
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Granville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,408. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $502,300. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,999
+89%since 2000
from 3,167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,247 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
−33%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,252 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Granville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,408
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,689 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,216
+31%since 2000
from $39,221 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+12%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$502,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,044)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(36)
Asian1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(5,049)
Black1.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(183)
Asian7.8%(466)
Other3.6%(214)
Diversity Score35.4%(2,124)
Diversity Score
35
+414%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granville, Ohio?

Granville, Ohio has about 5,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Granville, Ohio?

The typical household in Granville, Ohio earns about $124,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granville, Ohio expensive?

In Granville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $502,300, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in Granville, Ohio?

About 66.3% of adults age 25 and over in Granville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granville, Ohio?

About 2.7% of people in Granville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Granville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,684 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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