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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
Population density
1,570 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K21K21K1990201020202024Piqua
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1990201020202024
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
−18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11.1%(2,306)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(17,757)
Black3.5%(715)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(452)
Asian0.6%(132)
Other4.6%(936)
Diversity Score25.9%(5,268)
Diversity Score
26
+133%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
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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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