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Hanging Rock

Ohio · 204 residents · 0.556 sq mi
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Hanging Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,563. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−27%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
367 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+17%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1271732202663131990201020202024Hanging Rock
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,563
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,160
+104%since 2000
from $14,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+124%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanging Rock, Ohio?

Hanging Rock, Ohio has about 204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanging Rock, Ohio?

The typical household in Hanging Rock, Ohio earns about $56,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanging Rock, Ohio expensive?

In Hanging Rock, Ohio, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Hanging Rock, Ohio?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hanging Rock, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanging Rock, Ohio?

About 4.8% of people in Hanging Rock, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanging Rock, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanging Rock, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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