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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ottawa

Ohio · 4,367 residents · 4.547 sq mi
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Ottawa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,034. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $86,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,367
+9%since 1990
from 3,999 in 1990
1990 – 2025
960 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 879 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+21%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Ottawa
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,034
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,331 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,476
+69%since 1990
from $13,298 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
28.4% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,878)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(254)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(821)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,994)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(321)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score18.5%(808)
18
−10%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa, Ohio?

Ottawa, Ohio has about 4,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ottawa, Ohio?

The typical household in Ottawa, Ohio earns about $39,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottawa, Ohio expensive?

In Ottawa, Ohio, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa, Ohio?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ottawa, Ohio?

About 5.3% of people in Ottawa, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ottawa, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ottawa, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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