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Heath

Ohio · 10,412 residents · 11.063 sq mi
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Heath has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,524. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
10,412
+22%since 2000
from 8,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+16%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,524
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,190
+40%since 2000
from $20,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(8,095)
Black2%(169)
Hispanic / Latino1%(86)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(794)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(9,341)
Black2.6%(266)
Hispanic / Latino2%(211)
Asian0.7%(74)
Other3.7%(382)
Diversity Score21.4%(2,224)
Diversity Score
21
+129%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heath, Ohio?

Heath, Ohio has about 10,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heath, Ohio?

The typical household in Heath, Ohio earns about $51,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heath, Ohio expensive?

In Heath, Ohio, the median home is worth about $149,400, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Heath, Ohio?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Heath, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heath, Ohio?

About 12.0% of people in Heath, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heath, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Heath, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,181 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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