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CITY · 2020 ACS

Piqua

Ohio · 20,354 residents · 12.967 sq mi
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Piqua has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,354
−2%since 2000
from 20,738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(1,326)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(1,319)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(1,377)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(1,305)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(1,194)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(2,567)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(2,406)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(2,479)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(2,755)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.3%(2,101)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(1,081)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(444)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,926
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,229
+29%since 2000
from $18,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2009
from 2.3 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-Hispanic93.8%(19,445)
Black3.4%(697)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(153)
Asian0.4%(91)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(17,757)
Black3.5%(715)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(452)
Asian0.6%(132)
Other4.6%(936)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran0.6%(120)
Dominican0.3%(65)
Mexican0.2%(41)
Puerto Rican0.2%(35)
Cuban0.1%(27)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(136)
Chinese0.3%(73)
Korean0.3%(61)
Pacific Islander origin
Marshallese0.3%(63)
Ancestry
German25.1%(5,314)
American12.1%(2,552)
Irish9%(1,910)
English6.6%(1,387)
Scottish2.9%(622)
Italian2.6%(546)
French1.8%(374)
Dutch1.7%(367)
Welsh1.4%(287)
Polish1.2%(263)
Hungarian0.7%(141)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(126)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(85)
Swedish0.3%(60)
West Indian0.2%(52)
Jamaican0.2%(52)
Macedonian0.2%(48)
Swiss0.2%(42)
Greek0.2%(34)
Romanian0.1%(22)
Croatian0.1%(19)
Portuguese0.1%(18)
Austrian0.1%(15)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.3%(3,221)
Married45.4%(3,824)
Widowed3%(252)
Divorced13.3%(1,118)
Women 15+
Never married28.8%(2,418)
Married44.6%(3,739)
Widowed8.2%(684)
Divorced18.5%(1,548)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piqua, Ohio?

Piqua, Ohio has about 20,354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piqua, Ohio?

The typical household in Piqua, Ohio earns about $45,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piqua, Ohio expensive?

In Piqua, Ohio, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Piqua, Ohio?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Piqua, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piqua, Ohio?

About 13.4% of people in Piqua, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piqua, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Piqua, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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