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Yellow Springs

Ohio · 3,487 residents · 2.752 sq mi
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Yellow Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $197,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% 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
3,487
−7%since 2000
from 3,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,267 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+17%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Yellow Springs
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,984 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,886
+22%since 2000
from $27,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,840)
Black14.9%(561)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(73)
Asian1.5%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(1,535)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(2,672)
Black11.8%(410)
Hispanic / Latino2%(71)
Asian1.5%(52)
Other5.8%(201)
Diversity Score45.8%(1,595)
Diversity Score
46
+12%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yellow Springs, Ohio?

Yellow Springs, Ohio has about 3,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yellow Springs, Ohio?

The typical household in Yellow Springs, Ohio earns about $56,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yellow Springs, Ohio expensive?

In Yellow Springs, Ohio, the median home is worth about $197,400, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Yellow Springs, Ohio?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yellow Springs, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yellow Springs, Ohio?

About 15.1% of people in Yellow Springs, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yellow Springs, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Yellow Springs, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 485 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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