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Gallipolis Micro

Gallipolis, OH · 1 counties · 29,220 residents · 466.53 sq mi
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Gallipolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,975. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
29,220
−6%since 2000
from 31,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K29K30K31K31K1990201020202024Gallipolis
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,975
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,567
+68%since 2000
from $15,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(29,458)
Black2.7%(834)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(191)
Asian0.4%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(2,797)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(26,955)
Black2%(597)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(262)
Asian0.5%(148)
Other3%(884)
Diversity Score15.7%(4,577)
Segregation Score16.7%(4,888)
Diversity Score
16
+74%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

GallipolisCENTRAL3,318
What's inside

1 component county

Gallia CountyCENTRAL29,072
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gallipolis, OH?

Gallipolis, OH has about 29,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gallipolis, OH?

The typical household in Gallipolis, OH earns about $48,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gallipolis, OH expensive?

In Gallipolis, OH, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Gallipolis, OH?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gallipolis, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gallipolis, OH?

About 17.5% of people in Gallipolis, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gallipolis, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Gallipolis, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,734 residents, a change of about -6 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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