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Ottawa

Ohio · Toledo · 18,043 residents · 4.052 sq mi
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Ottawa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $134,617. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% more than the Toledo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Ottawa; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,043
Population density
4,453 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,490
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,227
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,617
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.1%
54.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(9,253)
Black35.3%(6,377)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(972)
Asian3.8%(687)
Other4.2%(754)
Diversity Score75.7%(13,667)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(9,253)
Black35.3%(6,377)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(972)
Asian3.8%(687)
Other4.2%(754)
Diversity Score75.7%(13,667)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
7.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio?

Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio has about 18,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio?

The typical household in Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio earns about $63,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio expensive?

In Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio, the median home is worth about $134,617, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio?

About 29.1% of people in Ottawa, Toledo, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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