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New Philadelphia

Ohio · 17,424 residents (2025 est.) · 8.153 sq mi
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New Philadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
17,520
+3%since 2000
from 17,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,149 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 2,119 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,424 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024New Philadelphia
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(979)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(1,087)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(864)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(662)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(1,042)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(2,141)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.1%(2,477)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(1,983)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.4%(2,519)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(2,226)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(1,262)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(278)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,547
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,235 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,999
+92%since 2000
from $18,745 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Philadelphia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(16,384)
Black1%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(227)
Asian0.5%(84)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(15,037)
Black0.9%(149)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,787)
Asian1%(167)
Other2.2%(380)
Diversity Score
32
+122%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.2%(907)
Guatemalan2.9%(509)
Mexican1.8%(310)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(75)
Nepalese0.4%(64)
Chinese0.2%(28)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(10)
Ancestry
German26%(4,554)
English15.8%(2,762)
Irish10.5%(1,844)
Italian10.1%(1,761)
American6.7%(1,170)
Scottish3.4%(597)
Swiss2.6%(464)
Welsh2.1%(372)
French2%(356)
Polish1.4%(253)
Russian0.7%(128)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.6%(113)
Dutch0.6%(110)
Arab0.6%(100)
Moroccan0.6%(100)
Hungarian0.5%(95)
Austrian0.5%(93)
Serbian0.4%(63)
Swedish0.4%(63)
Romanian0.3%(49)
Slovak0.2%(43)
Greek0.2%(38)
Czech0.2%(31)
Portuguese0.2%(31)
Croatian0.1%(26)
British0.1%(20)
Danish0.1%(11)
Norwegian0.1%(10)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.5%(2,664)
Married46.1%(3,556)
Widowed6.2%(479)
Divorced13.2%(1,021)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(2,054)
Married50.2%(3,447)
Widowed8.5%(583)
Divorced11.4%(786)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Philadelphia, Ohio?

New Philadelphia, Ohio has about 17,520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Philadelphia, Ohio earns about $58,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Philadelphia, Ohio expensive?

In New Philadelphia, Ohio, the median home is worth about $169,500, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in New Philadelphia, Ohio?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Philadelphia, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Philadelphia, Ohio?

About 15.9% of people in New Philadelphia, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Philadelphia, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, New Philadelphia, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,822 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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