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Yellow Springs

Ohio · 3,697 residents · 2.752 sq mi
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Yellow Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $237,000. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% 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
3,697
−2%since 2000
from 3,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,343 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+22%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Yellow Springs
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,610
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,082
+52%since 2000
from $27,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,845)
Black8.8%(324)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(174)
Asian1.1%(42)
Other2.8%(104)
Diversity Score40.4%(1,493)
Diversity Score
40
−1%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yellow Springs, Ohio?

Yellow Springs, Ohio has about 3,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yellow Springs, Ohio earns about $62,610 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 $237,000, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Yellow Springs, Ohio?

About 62.9% 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 12.2% 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 275 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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