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St. Clairsville

Ohio · 5,184 residents · 2.422 sq mi
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St. Clairsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,100. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,184
+3%since 2000
from 5,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,140 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+8%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024St. Clairsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,132
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,630 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,323
+4%since 2000
from $23,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(4,763)
Black3.1%(156)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian1.4%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(605)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(4,885)
Black2.7%(142)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(37)
Asian1%(52)
Other1%(52)
Diversity Score13.2%(684)
Diversity Score
13
+10%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Clairsville, Ohio?

St. Clairsville, Ohio has about 5,184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Clairsville, Ohio?

The typical household in St. Clairsville, Ohio earns about $48,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Clairsville, Ohio expensive?

In St. Clairsville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $133,100, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in St. Clairsville, Ohio?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in St. Clairsville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Clairsville, Ohio?

About 4.4% of people in St. Clairsville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Clairsville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Clairsville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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