CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501
Ohio · Ottawa County · 727 residents · 4.952 sq mi
Notable rankings
#48highest home value in OH$565,200#234highest old in OH50.9 yrs#494lowest low density in OH146.81/sq mi#497highest foreign-born in OH9.1%TRACT SHAPE · Ottawa County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 501 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has grown 40% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $565,200. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $565,200, the poverty rate sits 71% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
727
+40%since 2020
from 519 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
147 / sq mi
+40%since 2020
from 105 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
−7%since 2020
from 55.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024727
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,728
+7%since 2020
from $38,919 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+3%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
Other services12.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
Retail trade6.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$565,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $335,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,050 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
81.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+79%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(501)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian1.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(555)
Black3.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(31)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other14.3%(104)
Diversity Score49.2%(357)
Diversity Score
49
+481%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
+82%since 2020
from 11.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
11.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
9.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $565,200, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Ottawa CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024