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New Straitsville

Ohio · 722 residents · 1.3 sq mi
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New Straitsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,636. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,900. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
722
−7%since 2000
from 774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4975976977978971990201020202024New Straitsville
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,636
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,557 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,812
−3%since 2000
from $15,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+69%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(746)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(687)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score5.9%(42)
Diversity Score
6
−3%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+5%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Straitsville, Ohio?

New Straitsville, Ohio has about 722 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Straitsville, Ohio earns about $23,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Straitsville, Ohio expensive?

In New Straitsville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $50,900, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in New Straitsville, Ohio?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Straitsville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Straitsville, Ohio?

About 27.3% of people in New Straitsville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Straitsville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, New Straitsville, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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