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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mount Gilead

Ohio · 3,290 residents · 3.387 sq mi
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Mount Gilead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,894. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,290
+14%since 1990
from 2,896 in 1990
1990 – 2025
971 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 855 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+6%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Mount Gilead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,894
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,630 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,064
+79%since 1990
from $10,622 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
63.4%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
36.6% rent
2.8
+32%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,874)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(72)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,194)
Black1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score5.7%(188)
6
+130%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−1%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gilead, Ohio?

Mount Gilead, Ohio has about 3,290 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mount Gilead, Ohio?

The typical household in Mount Gilead, Ohio earns about $31,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Gilead, Ohio expensive?

In Mount Gilead, Ohio, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Gilead, Ohio?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Gilead, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Gilead, Ohio?

About 13.2% of people in Mount Gilead, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Gilead, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Gilead, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 394 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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