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St. Clairsville

Ohio · 5,096 residents · 2.422 sq mi
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St. Clairsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,684. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
5,096
+1%since 2000
from 5,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,104 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+7%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024St. Clairsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,684
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,630 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,652
+52%since 2000
from $23,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−14%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(4,590)
Black2.2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(118)
Asian1.7%(85)
Other2.6%(132)
Diversity Score21%(1,068)
Diversity Score
21
+75%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Clairsville, Ohio?

St. Clairsville, Ohio has about 5,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Clairsville, Ohio earns about $77,684 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 $185,500, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in St. Clairsville, Ohio?

About 32.2% 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 5.7% of people in St. Clairsville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Clairsville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Clairsville, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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