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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Philadelphia

Ohio · 17,056 residents · 8.153 sq mi
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New Philadelphia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,235. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,056
+9%since 1990
from 15,698 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,092 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,925 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+7%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024New Philadelphia
202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,235
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,405 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,745
+61%since 1990
from $11,612 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(15,428)
Black1.1%(177)
Hispanic / Latino1%(160)
Asian0.3%(47)
Diversity Score6.7%(1,045)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(16,384)
Black1%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(227)
Asian0.5%(84)
Diversity Score6.9%(1,180)
Diversity Score
7
+4%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Philadelphia, Ohio?

New Philadelphia, Ohio has about 17,056 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Philadelphia, Ohio earns about $33,235 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in New Philadelphia, Ohio?

About 14.6% 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 10.2% 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 1,358 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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