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Huron

Ohio · 7,149 residents · 4.943 sq mi
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Huron is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,766. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $156,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,149
−10%since 2000
from 7,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Huron
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,766
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,289 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,213
+17%since 2000
from $24,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(7,664)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(130)
Asian0.5%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(556)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,777)
Black0.9%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(162)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other1.7%(122)
Diversity Score13.1%(939)
Diversity Score
13
+88%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huron, Ohio?

Huron, Ohio has about 7,149 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huron, Ohio?

The typical household in Huron, Ohio earns about $59,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huron, Ohio expensive?

In Huron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Huron, Ohio?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Huron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huron, Ohio?

About 5.0% of people in Huron, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huron, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Huron, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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