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Ottawa

Ohio · 4,456 residents · 4.547 sq mi
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Ottawa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
4,456
+2%since 2000
from 4,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
980 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+14%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Ottawa
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,232
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,034 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,624
+45%since 2000
from $22,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,994)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(321)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(808)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(3,675)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(609)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other2.1%(93)
Diversity Score36.9%(1,645)
Diversity Score
37
+100%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa, Ohio?

Ottawa, Ohio has about 4,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ottawa, Ohio?

The typical household in Ottawa, Ohio earns about $45,232 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa, Ohio?

About 26.9% 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 13.7% 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 457 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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