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Oak Hill

Ohio · 1,407 residents · 1.271 sq mi
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Oak Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,179. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 278 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,800. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,407
−16%since 2000
from 1,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oak Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,179
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,317
+64%since 2000
from $13,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,654)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,348)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.3%(103)
Diversity Score19%(267)
Diversity Score
19
+1167%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Hill, Ohio?

Oak Hill, Ohio has about 1,407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Hill, Ohio?

The typical household in Oak Hill, Ohio earns about $40,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Hill, Ohio expensive?

In Oak Hill, Ohio, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hill, Ohio?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Hill, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Hill, Ohio?

About 21.1% of people in Oak Hill, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Hill, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Hill, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 424 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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