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Bucyrus Micro

Bucyrus, OH · 1 counties · 43,784 residents · 401.786 sq mi
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Bucyrus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,228. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,784
−7%since 2000
from 46,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Bucyrus
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,228
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,227 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,590
+18%since 2000
from $17,466 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(45,787)
Black0.6%(275)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(361)
Asian0.3%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(1,947)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(42,227)
Black0.9%(375)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(533)
Asian0.4%(156)
Other1.1%(500)
Diversity Score8.7%(3,820)
Diversity Score
9
+111%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

BucyrusCENTRAL11,631
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1 component county

Crawford CountyCENTRAL41,896
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucyrus, OH?

Bucyrus, OH has about 43,784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bucyrus, OH?

The typical household in Bucyrus, OH earns about $41,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bucyrus, OH expensive?

In Bucyrus, OH, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Bucyrus, OH?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bucyrus, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bucyrus, OH?

About 13.0% of people in Bucyrus, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bucyrus, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Bucyrus, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,086 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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