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Pataskala

Ohio · 18,529 residents (2025 est.) · 28.962 sq mi
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Pataskala is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,033. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $314,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,223
+78%since 2000
from 10,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+8%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,529 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K6K11K15K20K1990201020202024Pataskala
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,033
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,684 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,093
+91%since 2000
from $23,099 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+14%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,387
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(9,648)
Black2.9%(301)
Hispanic / Latino1%(104)
Asian0.5%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(1,124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(12,579)
Black9.6%(1,753)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(888)
Asian12.2%(2,217)
Other4.3%(786)
Diversity Score61.9%(11,281)
Diversity Score
62
+464%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pataskala, Ohio?

Pataskala, Ohio has about 18,223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pataskala, Ohio?

The typical household in Pataskala, Ohio earns about $92,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pataskala, Ohio expensive?

In Pataskala, Ohio, the median home is worth about $314,500, and the typical rent is about $1,387 a month.

How educated are people in Pataskala, Ohio?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pataskala, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pataskala, Ohio?

About 6.5% of people in Pataskala, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pataskala, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Pataskala, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,177 residents, a change of about 498 percent over that period.

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