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Middle Point

Ohio · 570 residents (2025 est.) · 0.544 sq mi
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Middle Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
Unchangedsince 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:570 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4805255716166611990201020202024Middle Point
2024592
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,337
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,661 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,484
+106%since 2000
from $15,278 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+12%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade45.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(575)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(585)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score2.9%(17)
Diversity Score
3
−30%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle Point, Ohio?

Middle Point, Ohio has about 592 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middle Point, Ohio?

The typical household in Middle Point, Ohio earns about $55,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middle Point, Ohio expensive?

In Middle Point, Ohio, the median home is worth about $90,300, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Middle Point, Ohio?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Middle Point, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middle Point, Ohio?

About 10.3% of people in Middle Point, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middle Point, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Middle Point, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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