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Newcomerstown

Ohio · 3,702 residents · 2.863 sq mi
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Newcomerstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,627. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,702
−8%since 2000
from 4,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,293 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Newcomerstown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,627
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,414 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,129
+39%since 2000
from $15,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,819)
Black2.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(330)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,408)
Black1.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(68)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other1%(36)
Diversity Score11.8%(439)
Diversity Score
12
+44%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcomerstown, Ohio?

Newcomerstown, Ohio has about 3,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcomerstown, Ohio?

The typical household in Newcomerstown, Ohio earns about $43,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcomerstown, Ohio expensive?

In Newcomerstown, Ohio, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Newcomerstown, Ohio?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newcomerstown, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcomerstown, Ohio?

About 19.8% of people in Newcomerstown, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newcomerstown, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Newcomerstown, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 310 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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