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Rossford

Ohio · 6,299 residents · 5.174 sq mi
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Rossford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,010. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $145,300. Households here earn about 27% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,299
−2%since 2000
from 6,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,217 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Rossford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,010
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,776 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,093
+40%since 2000
from $25,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$145,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(6,104)
Black1.2%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(108)
Asian0.8%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(590)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(5,441)
Black1.9%(120)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(393)
Asian0.8%(50)
Other1.3%(83)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,546)
Diversity Score
25
+166%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossford, Ohio?

Rossford, Ohio has about 6,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossford, Ohio?

The typical household in Rossford, Ohio earns about $74,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossford, Ohio expensive?

In Rossford, Ohio, the median home is worth about $145,300, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Rossford, Ohio?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rossford, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossford, Ohio?

About 10.4% of people in Rossford, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossford, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossford, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 438 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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