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North Olmsted

Ohio · 32,442 residents · 11.673 sq mi
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North Olmsted has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,666. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $161,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,442
−5%since 2000
from 34,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,779 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K34K1990201020202024North Olmsted
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,666
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,323
+53%since 2000
from $24,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−16%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(31,666)
Black1%(341)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(575)
Asian2.7%(935)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(4,530)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(27,577)
Black2.9%(950)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,628)
Asian2.8%(903)
Other3%(964)
Diversity Score31.6%(10,268)
Diversity Score
32
+138%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Olmsted, Ohio?

North Olmsted, Ohio has about 32,442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Olmsted, Ohio?

The typical household in North Olmsted, Ohio earns about $72,666 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Olmsted, Ohio expensive?

In North Olmsted, Ohio, the median home is worth about $161,300, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in North Olmsted, Ohio?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Olmsted, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Olmsted, Ohio?

About 9.6% of people in North Olmsted, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Olmsted, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, North Olmsted, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,762 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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