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Thurston

Ohio · 555 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Thurston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,911. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $77,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

555
+3%since 1990
from 539 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,374 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,334 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+21%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4585045505966421990201020202024Thurston
2024597
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,911
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,381
+60%since 1990
from $8,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $395 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.6
+64%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(532)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2
+1%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thurston, Ohio?

Thurston, Ohio has about 555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thurston, Ohio?

The typical household in Thurston, Ohio earns about $29,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thurston, Ohio expensive?

In Thurston, Ohio, the median home is worth about $77,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Thurston, Ohio?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thurston, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thurston, Ohio?

About 9.9% of people in Thurston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurston, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurston, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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