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Rawson

Ohio · 567 residents · 0.382 sq mi
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Rawson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,800. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
567
+22%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,484 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
−5%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4074975866757651990201020202024Rawson
2024642
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,720
+38%since 2000
from $14,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,011
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+80%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(495)
Black5.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(22)
Diversity Score31.4%(178)
Diversity Score
31
+869%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rawson, Ohio?

Rawson, Ohio has about 567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rawson, Ohio?

The typical household in Rawson, Ohio earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rawson, Ohio expensive?

In Rawson, Ohio, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.

How educated are people in Rawson, Ohio?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rawson, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rawson, Ohio?

About 19.9% of people in Rawson, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rawson, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rawson, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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