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Peninsula

Ohio · 522 residents (2025 est.) · 4.407 sq mi
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Peninsula is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,708. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $432,700. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
576
−4%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+25%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:522 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5165776386987591990201020202024Peninsula
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,708
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,205 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,201
+162%since 2000
from $29,031 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+19%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+15%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(589)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(531)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(21)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.5%(20)
Diversity Score18.4%(106)
Diversity Score
18
+534%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% 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%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 92.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peninsula, Ohio?

Peninsula, Ohio has about 576 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peninsula, Ohio?

The typical household in Peninsula, Ohio earns about $117,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peninsula, Ohio expensive?

In Peninsula, Ohio, the median home is worth about $432,700, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Peninsula, Ohio?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in Peninsula, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peninsula, Ohio?

About 4.7% of people in Peninsula, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peninsula, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Peninsula, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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