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Marblehead

Ohio · 829 residents (2025 est.) · 3.17 sq mi
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Marblehead is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $376,400. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
+15%since 2000
from 762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 240 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.2
+25%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:829 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7107798489169851990201020202024Marblehead
2024876
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,547
+131%since 2000
from $26,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−4%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
63.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(741)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(822)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(16)
Other4%(35)
Diversity Score14.7%(129)
Diversity Score
15
+222%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+23.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marblehead, Ohio?

Marblehead, Ohio has about 876 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marblehead, Ohio?

The typical household in Marblehead, Ohio earns about $96,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marblehead, Ohio expensive?

In Marblehead, Ohio, the median home is worth about $376,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Marblehead, Ohio?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Marblehead, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marblehead, Ohio?

About 2.3% of people in Marblehead, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marblehead, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Marblehead, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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