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Paulding

Ohio · 3,555 residents · 2.397 sq mi
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Paulding has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,555
−1%since 2000
from 3,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,483 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Paulding
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,240
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,943 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,715
+36%since 2000
from $17,383 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,197)
Black2.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(249)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(820)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,951)
Black1.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(368)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.3%(48)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,110)
Diversity Score
31
+37%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+6%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulding, Ohio?

Paulding, Ohio has about 3,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paulding, Ohio?

The typical household in Paulding, Ohio earns about $42,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paulding, Ohio expensive?

In Paulding, Ohio, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Paulding, Ohio?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paulding, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paulding, Ohio?

About 13.0% of people in Paulding, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paulding, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Paulding, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 966 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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