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Zanesville

Ohio · 24,765 residents · 11.772 sq mi
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Zanesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,158. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,765
−3%since 2000
from 25,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,104 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K25K26K26K27K1990201020202024Zanesville
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,158
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,642 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,032
+38%since 2000
from $15,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
57.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(21,740)
Black10.7%(2,731)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(202)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(6,876)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(19,763)
Black8.4%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(442)
Asian0.5%(119)
Other7.4%(1,836)
Diversity Score40.3%(9,975)
Diversity Score
40
+50%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zanesville, Ohio?

Zanesville, Ohio has about 24,765 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zanesville, Ohio?

The typical household in Zanesville, Ohio earns about $33,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zanesville, Ohio expensive?

In Zanesville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Zanesville, Ohio?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Zanesville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zanesville, Ohio?

About 27.2% of people in Zanesville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zanesville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Zanesville, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,013 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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