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Philo

Ohio · 720 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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Philo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
−6%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.6
+8%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6377769161K1K1990201020202024Philo
2024683
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(66)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.8%(63)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(37)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(97)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(77)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(90)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.4%(104)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.8%(56)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.9%(35)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,081
−6%since 2000
from $17,057 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(755)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(672)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(17)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish20.4%(187)
German19.3%(177)
American9%(82)
Italian6.2%(57)
English3.9%(36)
Polish3.5%(32)
British2.1%(19)
French2.1%(19)
Scottish0.9%(8)
Swedish0.5%(5)
Austrian0.3%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.3%(99)
Married39.4%(117)
Widowed18.5%(55)
Divorced8.8%(26)
Women 15+
Never married32.6%(89)
Married53.1%(145)
Widowed9.9%(27)
Divorced4.4%(12)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philo, Ohio?

Philo, Ohio has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philo, Ohio?

The typical household in Philo, Ohio earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philo, Ohio expensive?

In Philo, Ohio, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Philo, Ohio?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Philo, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philo, Ohio?

About 19.9% of people in Philo, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philo, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Philo, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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