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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powell

Ohio · 6,247 residents · 5.815 sq mi
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Powell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,904. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 4,093 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $260,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. Households here earn about 183% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,247
+190%since 1990
from 2,154 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,074 / sq mi
+190%since 1990
from 370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9245K8K12K16K1990201020202024Powell
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$115,904
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,760 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$46,257
+20%since 1990
from $38,620 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$260,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,359
+113%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $485 in 1990
US average: $602
97.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.2% in 1990
2.2% rent
2.2
−15%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,096)
Black1.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian1.3%(28)
Diversity Score8.9%(191)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(5,838)
Black1.6%(97)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(68)
Asian3%(186)
Diversity Score13.6%(851)
14
+54%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.6%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 96.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Powell, Ohio?

Powell, Ohio has about 6,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Powell, Ohio?

The typical household in Powell, Ohio earns about $115,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powell, Ohio expensive?

In Powell, Ohio, the median home is worth about $260,300, and the typical rent is about $1,359 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Ohio?

About 68.6% of adults age 25 and over in Powell, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powell, Ohio?

About 0.4% of people in Powell, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powell, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Powell, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,093 residents, a change of about 190 percent over that period.

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

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