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Zoar

Ohio · 169 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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Zoar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $189,000. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
169
−12%since 2000
from 193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.6
+9%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311551802042281990201020202024Zoar
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,911
+75%since 2000
from $22,828 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−24%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other3.7%(6)
Diversity Score11.4%(19)
Diversity Score
11
+194%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+115%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zoar, Ohio?

Zoar, Ohio has about 169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zoar, Ohio?

The typical household in Zoar, Ohio earns about $80,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zoar, Ohio expensive?

In Zoar, Ohio, the median home is worth about $189,000.

How educated are people in Zoar, Ohio?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Zoar, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zoar, Ohio?

About 2.2% of people in Zoar, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zoar, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Zoar, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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