Gambier, OH

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,064

3.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

20.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

28.8%

57.4% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$90,625

2023 Median Property Value

$254,000

7.64% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

833

6.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Gambier, OH had a population of 2.06k people with a median age of 20.4 and a median household income of $90,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gambier, OH grew from 2,000 to 2,064, a 3.2% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to $90,625, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gambier, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.36%), White (Hispanic) (3.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.21%).

None of the households in Gambier, 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.

93.4% of the residents in Gambier, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gambier, OH are Kenyon College (566 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Gambier, OH was $254,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Gambier, OH walked to work, and the average commute time was 15.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Gambier, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Gambier, OH is home to a population of 2.06k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.22% of Gambier, OH residents were born outside of the country (149 people).

In 2023, there were 20 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.8k people) in Gambier, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 90 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 78 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2023 Citizenship

94.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.4% of Gambier, OH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Gambier, OH was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gambier, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gambier, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.8k ± 171
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
90 ± 49
White (Hispanic)
78 ± 71

5.86%

Hispanic Population

121 people

5.86% of the people in Gambier, OH are hispanic (121 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gambier, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

7.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

149 people

6.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

128 people

As of 2023, 7.22% of Gambier, OH residents (149 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gambier, OH was 6.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gambier, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12 ± 25
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

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

Economy

The economy of Gambier, OH employs 833 people. The largest industries in Gambier, OH are Educational Services (323 people), Accommodation & Food Services (181 people), and Retail Trade (84 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,682), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($8,015), and Accommodation & Food Services ($8,015).

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.

Employment

Occupations

833

2023 Value

± 201

−6.72%

1 Year decline

± 36.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gambier, OH declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 893 employees to 833 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gambier, OH, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (135 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (113 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gambier, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

833

2023 Value

± 201

−6.72%

1 Year decline

± 36.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gambier, OH declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 893 employees to 833 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gambier, OH, are Educational Services (323 people), Accommodation & Food Services (181 people), and Retail Trade (84 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gambier, OH, though some of these residents may live in Gambier, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$7,783

Median earning men ± $1,574

$5,077

Median earning women ± $1,947

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,500), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($7,143), and Retail Trade ($6,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($60,361), Retail Trade ($8,281), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,100).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gambier, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Gambier, OH awarded 566 degrees. The student population of Gambier, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 826 male students and 1,059 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gambier, OH are White (401 and 78.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (42 and 8.19%), Two or More Races (26 and 5.07%), and Asian (22 and 4.29%).

The largest universities in Gambier, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kenyon College (566 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gambier, OH are General English Language & Literature (70 and 12.4%), General Economics (61 and 10.8%), and General Psychology (48 and 8.48%).

The median tuition cost in Gambier, OH for private four year colleges is $66,240.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Gambier, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 34.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,885 (43.8% men and 56.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,885 students enrolled in Gambier, OH, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,250 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General English Language & Literature
70 degrees awarded
General Economics
61 degrees awarded
General Psychology
48 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gambier, OH was General English Language & Literature with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gambier, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kenyon College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

566 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kenyon College with 566 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 251 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gambier, OH, which is 0.797 times less than the 315 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 401 degrees mean that there were 9.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 42 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($66,240) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gambier, OH was $254,000 in 2023, which is 0.837 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $275,000 to $254,000, a 7.64% decrease. The homeownership rate in Gambier, OH is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Gambier, OH have an average commute time of 15.2 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Gambier, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$254,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$27,752

$175

Median Property Taxes

±$94

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gambier, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gambier, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.1%

Homeownership

2023

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.1% of the housing units in Gambier, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gambier, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Gambier, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,625

Median Household Income

± $23,607

273

Number of Households

± 112

In 2022, the median household income of the 273 households in Gambier, OH N/A $90,625 from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Gambier, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gambier, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Walked (51.5%)
Drove Alone (30.6%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)

In 2023, 51.5% of workers in Gambier, OH walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (30.6%) and those who worked at home (11.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gambier, OH have a shorter commute time (15.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Gambier, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gambier, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gambier, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gambier, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gambier, OH (132 out of 458 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gambier, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

99.7% of the population of Gambier, OH has health coverage, with 63.4% on employee plans, 8.82% on Medicaid, 7.07% on Medicare, 20.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see 2714 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year (2833 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2169 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 552 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Knox County, OH.

2,714 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, OH

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see an average of 2,714 patients per year. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year (2,833 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Knox County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.8% under 18 years, 69.7% between 18 and 34 years, 4.34% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.8% were men and 59.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0.341%

Uninsured

63.4%

Employer Coverage

8.82%

Medicaid

7.07%

Medicare

20.3%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gambier, OH declined by 24.5% from 0.452% to 0.341%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gambier, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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