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Obetz

Ohio · 5,489 residents · 5.825 sq mi
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Obetz has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,762. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $135,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
5,489
+38%since 2000
from 3,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Obetz
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,762
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,262
+63%since 2000
from $17,385 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,686)
Black2.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(59)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(447)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(4,112)
Black11.2%(613)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(342)
Asian2%(111)
Other4.4%(243)
Diversity Score50.7%(2,781)
Diversity Score
51
+351%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Obetz, Ohio?

Obetz, Ohio has about 5,489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Obetz, Ohio?

The typical household in Obetz, Ohio earns about $68,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Obetz, Ohio expensive?

In Obetz, Ohio, the median home is worth about $135,400, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Obetz, Ohio?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Obetz, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Obetz, Ohio?

About 9.3% of people in Obetz, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Obetz, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Obetz, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,322 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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