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Vinton

Ohio · 224 residents (2025 est.) · 1.177 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,100.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−23%since 2000
from 324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:224 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2102462823173531990201020202024Vinton
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,652
+64%since 2000
from $13,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+6%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade48.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.8%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(317)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(193)
Black15.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(14)
Diversity Score47.6%(120)
Diversity Score
48
+1442%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinton, Ohio?

Vinton, Ohio has about 251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Vinton, Ohio expensive?

In Vinton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton, Ohio?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vinton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vinton, Ohio?

About 19.5% of people in Vinton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vinton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Vinton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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