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Marblehead

Ohio · 865 residents · 3.17 sq mi
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Marblehead is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $233,300. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
865
+14%since 2000
from 762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 240 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.7
+20%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7107798489169851990201020202024Marblehead
2024876
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,417
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,218
+61%since 2000
from $26,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(806)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(32)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other6.1%(52)
Diversity Score24.5%(212)
Diversity Score
24
+436%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marblehead, Ohio?

Marblehead, Ohio has about 865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marblehead, Ohio?

The typical household in Marblehead, Ohio earns about $80,417 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 $233,300, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Marblehead, Ohio?

About 32.1% 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 3.7% 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 132 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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