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Jewett

Ohio · 554 residents · 0.509 sq mi
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Jewett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,600. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
554
−29%since 2000
from 784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−6%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3414716027328631990201020202024Jewett
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,540
+52%since 2000
from $12,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(772)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(493)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(17)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score16.9%(94)
Diversity Score
17
+5139%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewett, Ohio?

Jewett, Ohio has about 554 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jewett, Ohio?

The typical household in Jewett, Ohio earns about $40,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewett, Ohio expensive?

In Jewett, Ohio, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Jewett, Ohio?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jewett, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewett, Ohio?

About 12.8% of people in Jewett, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jewett, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewett, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 230 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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