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La Rue

Ohio · 676 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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La Rue has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,500. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
676
−13%since 2000
from 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5656296947588231990201020202024La Rue
2024725
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,518
+48%since 2000
from $15,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(41)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other4.3%(29)
Diversity Score24.4%(165)
Diversity Score
24
+7419%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Rue, Ohio?

La Rue, Ohio has about 676 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Rue, Ohio?

The typical household in La Rue, Ohio earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Rue, Ohio expensive?

In La Rue, Ohio, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in La Rue, Ohio?

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

What is the poverty rate in La Rue, Ohio?

About 20.6% of people in La Rue, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Rue, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, La Rue, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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