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Pickerington

Ohio · 23,094 residents · 10.195 sq mi
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Pickerington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,577. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,302 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $228,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,094
+136%since 2000
from 9,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,265 / sq mi
+136%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K9K15K21K26K1990201020202024Pickerington
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,577
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,910
+47%since 2000
from $25,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,298
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(9,041)
Black3.7%(362)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(132)
Asian1.3%(132)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(1,512)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(15,377)
Black19.4%(4,485)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(947)
Asian4.1%(942)
Other4.7%(1,080)
Diversity Score62.8%(14,495)
Diversity Score
63
+306%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickerington, Ohio?

Pickerington, Ohio has about 23,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pickerington, Ohio?

The typical household in Pickerington, Ohio earns about $101,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickerington, Ohio expensive?

In Pickerington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $228,600, and the typical rent is about $1,298 a month.

How educated are people in Pickerington, Ohio?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pickerington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickerington, Ohio?

About 3.7% of people in Pickerington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickerington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickerington, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,410 residents, a change of about 306 percent over that period.

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

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