Bluffton, OH

Census Place

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2022 Population
3,540
7.33% 1-year decline
US Senator
Sherrod Brown
Democratic Party
US Senator
J. D. Vance
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
35.5
6.33% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
1.54%
45% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$74,620
3.12% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$186,900
12.7% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
1,541
6.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Bluffton, OH had a population of 3.54k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $74,620. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Bluffton, OH declined from 3,820 to 3,540, a −7.33% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,361 to $74,620, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bluffton, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.78%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%).

None of the households in Bluffton, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Bluffton, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bluffton, OH are Bluffton University (178 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Bluffton, OH was $186,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Bluffton, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Bluffton, OH was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bluffton, OH is home to a population of 3.54k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.9% of Bluffton, OH residents were born outside of the country (138 people).

In 2022, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.18k people) in Bluffton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 138 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 73 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%
2022 Citizenship
98.7%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of Bluffton, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Bluffton, OH was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bluffton, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.18k ± 334
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    138 ± 118
  3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
    73 ± 82
1.89%
Hispanic Population
67 people

In 2022, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.18k people) in Bluffton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 138 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 73 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.89% of the people in Bluffton, OH are hispanic (67 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    65,962 ± 6,288 people
  2. Mexico
    43,233 ± 5,095 people
  3. China
    34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.9%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
138 people
2.57%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
98 people

As of 2022, 3.9% of Bluffton, OH residents (138 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bluffton, OH was 2.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    89 ± 49
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    49 ± 53
  3. Korea
    21 ± 20

Bluffton, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bluffton, OH employs 1.54k people. The largest industries in Bluffton, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (334 people), Educational Services (319 people), and Manufacturing (301 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($66,719), Wholesale Trade ($60,250), and Finance & Insurance ($56,193).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.54k
2022 Value
± 256
−6.49%
1 Year decline
± 24.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bluffton, OH declined at a rate of −6.49%, from 1.65k employees to 1.54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bluffton, OH, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (188 people), Management Occupations (166 people), and Production Occupations (142 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bluffton, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.54k
2022 Value
± 256
−6.49%
1 Year decline
± 24.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bluffton, OH declined at a rate of −6.49%, from 1.65k employees to 1.54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bluffton, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (334 people), Educational Services (319 people), and Manufacturing (301 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bluffton, OH, though some of these residents may live in Bluffton, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,635
Median earning men ± $14,937
$34,811
Median earning women ± $6,721

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($67,168), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,865), and Wholesale Trade ($60,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,341), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,889), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($32,727).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
J. D. Vance
Senator from Ohio3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Bluffton, OH awarded 178 degrees. The student population of Bluffton, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 368 male students and 377 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bluffton, OH are White (146 and 86.9%), followed by Black or African American (10 and 5.95%), Two or More Races (6 and 3.57%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 1.79%).

The largest universities in Bluffton, OH by number of degrees awarded are Bluffton University (178 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bluffton, OH are General Business Administration & Management (44 and 24.7%), Accounting (15 and 8.43%), and General Special Education & Teaching (11 and 6.18%).

The median tuition cost in Bluffton, OH for private four year colleges is $34,716.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Bluffton, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 745 (49.4% men and 50.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 745 students enrolled in Bluffton, OH, 49.4% men and 50.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 559 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 15 degrees awarded
  2. 11 degrees awarded
  3. 26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bluffton, OH was Accounting with 15 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
178 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bluffton University with 178 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 95 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bluffton, OH, which is 1.14 times more than the 83 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 146 degrees mean that there were 14.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 10 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bluffton, OH was $186,900 in 2022, which is 0.663 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $165,900 to $186,900, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Bluffton, OH is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Bluffton, OH have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bluffton, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$186,900
Median Property Value 2022
±$8,086
$1,007
Median Property Taxes
±$186

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Rent vs Own

74.5%
Homeownership
2022
62.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 74.5% of the housing units in Bluffton, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 101
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$74,620
Median Household Income
± $9,346
1.35k
Number of Households
± 220

In 2022, the median household income of the 1.35k households in Bluffton, OH grew to $74,620 from the previous year's value of $72,361.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bluffton, OH is from Ohio.
0.456
2022 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.96%)
  3. Carpooled (8.37%)

In 2022, 74.6% of workers in Bluffton, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.96%) and those who carpooled to work (8.37%).

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Commute Time

17.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bluffton, OH have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Bluffton, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

1.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bluffton, OH (50 out of 3.24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bluffton, OH is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

97.8% of the population of Bluffton, OH has health coverage, with 66.2% on employee plans, 5.03% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 9.42% on non-group plans, and 0.549% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allen County, OH see 1436 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% decrease from the previous year (1462 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,436 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allen County, OH

Primary care physicians in Allen County, OH see an average of 1,436 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% decrease from the previous year (1,462 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 29% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.2%
Uninsured
66.2%
Employer Coverage
5.03%
Medicaid
16.6%
Medicare
9.42%
Non-Group
0.549%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bluffton, OH declined by 52.4% from 4.62% to 2.2%.

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