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Harpster

Ohio · 155 residents (2025 est.) · 1.971 sq mi
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Harpster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,800. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
+36%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+28%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:155 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1481832192542891990201020202024Harpster
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,005
+42%since 2000
from $16,930 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+3%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+205%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(201)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.3%(59)
Diversity Score49.3%(137)
Diversity Score
49
+1923%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+171%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
29.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpster, Ohio?

Harpster, Ohio has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harpster, Ohio?

The typical household in Harpster, Ohio earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harpster, Ohio expensive?

In Harpster, Ohio, the median home is worth about $137,800.

How educated are people in Harpster, Ohio?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harpster, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harpster, Ohio?

About 10.8% of people in Harpster, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harpster, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Harpster, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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