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Grove City

Ohio · 41,252 residents · 18.679 sq mi
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Grove City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,865. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $199,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
41,252
+52%since 2000
from 27,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,208 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 1,449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K24K31K38K45K1990201020202024Grove City
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,865
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,064 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,557
+68%since 2000
from $22,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(25,836)
Black1.5%(405)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(318)
Asian0.6%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(2,189)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(35,237)
Black3.6%(1,505)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,479)
Asian1.9%(766)
Other2.6%(1,052)
Diversity Score27.7%(11,430)
Diversity Score
28
+243%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grove City, Ohio?

Grove City, Ohio has about 41,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grove City, Ohio?

The typical household in Grove City, Ohio earns about $77,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grove City, Ohio expensive?

In Grove City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $199,700, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Grove City, Ohio?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grove City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grove City, Ohio?

About 5.3% of people in Grove City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grove City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Grove City, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,599 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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