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Mount Gilead

Ohio · 3,503 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 $34,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,503
+6%since 2000
from 3,290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Mount Gilead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,919
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,894 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,694
+9%since 2000
from $19,064 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,194)
Black1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(188)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,173)
Black0.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3%(105)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(384)
Diversity Score
11
+92%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gilead, Ohio?

Mount Gilead, Ohio has about 3,503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Gilead, Ohio earns about $34,919 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Gilead, Ohio?

About 15.2% 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 8.9% 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 607 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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