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Niles

Ohio · 18,443 residents · 8.6 sq mi
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Niles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,400. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,443
−12%since 2000
from 20,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,145 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,587
+42%since 2000
from $19,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(19,981)
Black2.2%(463)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(174)
Asian0.3%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(1,740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(15,921)
Black4.6%(850)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(428)
Asian0.8%(154)
Other2.4%(443)
Diversity Score24.5%(4,521)
Diversity Score
25
+195%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niles, Ohio?

Niles, Ohio has about 18,443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niles, Ohio?

The typical household in Niles, Ohio earns about $45,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niles, Ohio expensive?

In Niles, Ohio, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Niles, Ohio?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Niles, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niles, Ohio?

About 11.3% of people in Niles, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niles, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Niles, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,685 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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