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Ross

Ohio · 3,478 residents · 3.126 sq mi
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Ross is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,270. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $236,400. Households here earn about 30% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,478
+76%since 2000
from 1,971 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,113 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+17%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Ross
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,270
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,317
+51%since 2000
from $18,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,927)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,259)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1%(35)
Diversity Score6.9%(239)
Diversity Score
7
+170%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ross, Ohio?

Ross, Ohio has about 3,478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ross, Ohio?

The typical household in Ross, Ohio earns about $75,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ross, Ohio expensive?

In Ross, Ohio, the median home is worth about $236,400, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Ross, Ohio?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ross, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ross, Ohio?

About 18.0% of people in Ross, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ross, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ross, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,359 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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