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Piketon

Ohio · 2,111 residents · 2.514 sq mi
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Piketon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,512. 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 $91,100. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,111
+11%since 2000
from 1,907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
840 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Piketon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,512
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,290 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,527
+86%since 2000
from $11,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−34%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,830)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,980)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score7.2%(152)
Diversity Score
7
+75%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piketon, Ohio?

Piketon, Ohio has about 2,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piketon, Ohio?

The typical household in Piketon, Ohio earns about $38,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piketon, Ohio expensive?

In Piketon, Ohio, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Piketon, Ohio?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Piketon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piketon, Ohio?

About 22.6% of people in Piketon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piketon, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Piketon, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 388 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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