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Zoar

Ohio · 172 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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Zoar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,417. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $225,000. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
172
−11%since 2000
from 193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.6
+28%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311551802042281990201020202024Zoar
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,417
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,900
+62%since 2000
from $22,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−62%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zoar, Ohio?

Zoar, Ohio has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zoar, Ohio?

The typical household in Zoar, Ohio earns about $85,417 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 $225,000.

How educated are people in Zoar, Ohio?

About 29.5% 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 2.4% of people in Zoar, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zoar, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Zoar, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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