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Otway

Ohio · 88 residents (2025 est.) · 0.175 sq mi
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Otway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,469. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−3%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
474 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
−28%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:88 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2153851171491990201020202024Otway
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,469
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,141
+102%since 2000
from $12,966 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−2%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+28.4 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2012
from 47.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otway, Ohio?

Otway, Ohio has about 83 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otway, Ohio?

The typical household in Otway, Ohio earns about $75,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Otway, Ohio?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Otway, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otway, Ohio?

About 13.3% of people in Otway, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otway, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Otway, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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