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Powell

Ohio · 14,163 residents · 5.815 sq mi
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Powell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,368. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,916 residents. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $386,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 174% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% 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
14,163
+127%since 2000
from 6,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,436 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9245K8K12K16K1990201020202024Powell
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,368
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,904 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,649
+35%since 2000
from $46,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,711
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(5,838)
Black1.6%(97)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(68)
Asian3%(186)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(851)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(11,361)
Black1.5%(216)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(357)
Asian12.1%(1,718)
Other3.9%(553)
Diversity Score42.9%(6,078)
Diversity Score
43
+215%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Ohio?

Powell, Ohio has about 14,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Ohio?

The typical household in Powell, Ohio earns about $159,368 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 $386,200, and the typical rent is about $1,711 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Ohio?

About 74.1% 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 1.3% 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 12,009 residents, a change of about 558 percent over that period.

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