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New Paris

Ohio · 1,494 residents · 0.735 sq mi
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New Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,774. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,494
−8%since 2000
from 1,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,033 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Paris
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,774
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,726 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,873
+52%since 2000
from $14,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,605)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,393)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(24)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2%(30)
Diversity Score11.7%(174)
Diversity Score
12
+740%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Paris, Ohio?

New Paris, Ohio has about 1,494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Paris, Ohio?

The typical household in New Paris, Ohio earns about $40,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Paris, Ohio expensive?

In New Paris, Ohio, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in New Paris, Ohio?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Paris, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Paris, Ohio?

About 18.2% of people in New Paris, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Paris, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, New Paris, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 307 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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