East Palestine, OH

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    2024 Population
    4,696
    US Senator
    Bernie Moreno
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jon Husted
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.5
    10.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.6%
    63.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $49,777
    1.57% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $113,700
    0.351% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    2,053
    0.0487% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in East Palestine, 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.

    99.9% of the residents in East Palestine, OH are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in East Palestine, OH was $113,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

    Most people in East Palestine, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in East Palestine, OH was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    East Palestine, OH is home to a population of 4.7k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.49% of East Palestine, OH residents were born outside of the country (23 people).

    In 2024, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.17k people) in East Palestine, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 181 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 157 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.9% of East Palestine, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in East Palestine, OH was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Palestine, OH
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.17k ± 237
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      181 ± 168
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      157 ± 81
    5.88%
    Hispanic Population
    276 people

    In 2024, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.17k people) in East Palestine, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 181 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 157 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.88% of the people in East Palestine, OH are hispanic (276 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in East Palestine, OH as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      66,921 ± 6,333 people
    2. Mexico
      46,789 ± 5,300 people
    3. China
      32,961 ± 4,451 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.49%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    23 people
    0.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    31 people

    As of 2024, 0.49% of East Palestine, OH residents (23 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Palestine, OH was 0.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      106 ± 63
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      87 ± 104
    3. Korea
      74 ± 85

    East Palestine, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in East Palestine, OH.

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    Health

    89.2% of the population of East Palestine, OH has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 15.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    10.8%
    Uninsured
    33%
    Employer Coverage
    23.1%
    Medicaid
    14.3%
    Medicare
    17.6%
    Non-Group
    1.12%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Palestine, OH grew by 46.9% from 7.35% to 10.8%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of East Palestine, OH employs 2.05k people. In 2024, the largest industries in East Palestine, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (495 people), Manufacturing (254 people), and Retail Trade (236 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($160,511), Construction ($63,777), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,589).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.05k
    2024 Value
    ± 354
    0.0487%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in East Palestine, OH grew at a rate of 0.0487%, from 2.05k employees to 2.05k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Palestine, OH, are Sales & Related Occupations (237 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (230 people), and Management Occupations (160 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Palestine, OH.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.05k
    2024 Value
    ± 354
    0.0487%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in East Palestine, OH grew at a rate of 0.0487%, from 2.05k employees to 2.05k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Palestine, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (495 people), Manufacturing (254 people), and Retail Trade (236 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Palestine, OH, though some of these residents may live in East Palestine, 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

    $47,550
    Median earning men ± $9,611
    $24,034
    Median earning women ± $12,169

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($64,388), Information ($61,442), and Manufacturing ($59,265).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,589), Manufacturing ($47,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,361).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Ohio

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    Bernie Moreno
    Senator from Ohio1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025
    Jon Husted
    Senator from Ohio2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in East Palestine, OH was $113,700 in 2024, which is 0.342 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $114,100 to $113,700, a 0.351% decrease. The homeownership rate in East Palestine, OH is 68.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in East Palestine, OH have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Palestine, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $113,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,764
    $1,385
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$261

    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 East Palestine, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    68.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.2% of the housing units in East Palestine, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $49,777
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,732
    2.03k
    Number of Households
    ± 337

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.03k households in East Palestine, OH grew to $49,777 from the previous year's value of $49,006.

    The following chart displays the households in East Palestine, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for East Palestine, OH is from Ohio.
    0.451
    2024 Wage GINI in Ohio
    0.453
    2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

    In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
    2. Carpooled (14.7%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.1%)

    In 2024, 75.1% of workers in East Palestine, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.7%) and those who worked at home (6.1%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in East Palestine, OH have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in East Palestine, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Palestine, OH (713 out of 4.57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Palestine, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    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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