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New Philadelphia

Ohio · 17,677 residents · 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 $46,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $124,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,677
+4%since 2000
from 17,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,168 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024New Philadelphia
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,274
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,181
+40%since 2000
from $18,745 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(16,384)
Black1%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(227)
Asian0.5%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(1,180)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(15,022)
Black1.1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,619)
Asian0.7%(120)
Other1.9%(333)
Diversity Score29.5%(5,210)
Diversity Score
29
+326%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Philadelphia, Ohio?

New Philadelphia, Ohio has about 17,677 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Philadelphia, Ohio earns about $46,274 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 $124,400, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in New Philadelphia, Ohio?

About 19.3% 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 18.9% 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 1,979 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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