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New Straitsville

Ohio · 652 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 $38,355. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,100. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
652
−16%since 2000
from 774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4975976977978971990201020202024New Straitsville
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,355
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,557 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,898
+17%since 2000
from $15,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(599)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score4.4%(29)
Diversity Score
4
−27%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Straitsville, Ohio?

New Straitsville, Ohio has about 652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Straitsville, Ohio earns about $38,355 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in New Straitsville, Ohio?

About 8.1% 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 32.3% 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 212 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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