Richland County PUMA, OH

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2024 Population

125,099

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

13.8%

1.27% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$59,509

3.23% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$164,800

7.01% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

52,339

0.0745% 1-year decline

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4.66% of the households in Richland County PUMA, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Richland County PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richland County PUMA, OH are North Central State College (565 degrees awarded in 2024), Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus (215 degrees), and Pioneer Career and Technology Center (106 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Richland County PUMA, OH was $164,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Richland County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Richland County PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Richland County PUMA, OH borders Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH, Ashland, Holmes & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Seneca, Wyandot & Crawford Counties PUMA, OH, and Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Richland County PUMA, OH is home to a population of 125k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.65% of Richland County PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.06k people).

In 2024, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Richland County PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.84k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.03k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Richland County PUMA, OH are Spanish (1,435 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,284 households), and German (1,196 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,017

Women

48.8%

64,143

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 125,160 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Richland County PUMA, OH.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2024 Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.4% of Richland County PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Richland County PUMA, OH was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richland County PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 411
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.84k ± 622
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
6.03k ± 577

2.27%

Hispanic Population

2.84k people

2.27% of the people in Richland County PUMA, OH are hispanic (2.84k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Richland County PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
185 ± 334 people
Philippines
180 ± 329 people
Japan
172 ± 322 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Richland County PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 185 Richland County PUMA, OH residents, followed by Philippines with 180 and Japan with 172.

Foreign-Born Population

1.65%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.06k people

1.58%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.98k people

As of 2024, 1.65% of Richland County PUMA, OH residents (2.06k 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 Richland County PUMA, OH was 1.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,435 households (1.22%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,284 households (1.09%)
German
1,196 households (1.01%)

4.66% of the households in Richland County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Richland County PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.22% of the households in Richland County PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,655 ± 382
Gulf War (2001-)
1,699 ± 298
Gulf War (1990s)
990 ± 255

Richland County PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Richland County PUMA, OH.

Health

91.9% of the population of Richland County PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.94% 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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.15%

Uninsured

43.4%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richland County PUMA, OH grew by 18.4% from 6.88% to 8.15%.

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

Economy

The economy of Richland County PUMA, OH employs 52.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Richland County PUMA, OH were Elementary & secondary schools (3,896 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,430 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,175 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($271,781), Computer Systems Design ($128,035), and Offices of dentists ($109,089).

Males in Richland County PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,682. The income inequality in Richland County PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,177

Women

48.1%

27,162

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Richland County PUMA, OH in 2024 was 52,339 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Richland County PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

52.3k

2024 Value

−0.0745%

1 Year decline

± −0.0745%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richland County PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.0745%, from 52.4k employees to 52.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richland County PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,675 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,661 people), and Registered nurses (1,411 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richland County PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

52.3k

2024 Value

−0.0745%

1 Year decline

± −0.0745%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richland County PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.0745%, from 52.4k employees to 52.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richland County PUMA, OH, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,896 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,430 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richland County PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Richland County PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,479

Median earning men ± $1,933

$34,530

Median earning women ± $1,431

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,399), Construction ($61,718), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,991).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($50,331), Public Administration ($49,848), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,292).

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 Richland County PUMA, 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

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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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Richland County PUMA, OH awarded 1,034 degrees. The student population of Richland County PUMA, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,355 male students and 2,287 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richland County PUMA, OH are White (835 and 80.8%), Black or African American (75 and 7.25%), Two or More Races (45 and 4.35%), and Hispanic or Latino (40 and 3.87%).

The largest universities in Richland County PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are North Central State College (565 and 54.6%), Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus (215 and 20.8%), and Pioneer Career and Technology Center (106 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Richland County PUMA, OH are General Studies (146 and 14.1%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (74 and 7.16%), and Phlebotamy Technician (55 and 5.32%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,297 for in-state students and $23,375 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 3,642 students enrolled in Richland County PUMA, OH, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,865 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
146 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
48 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Richland County PUMA, OH was General Studies with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Richland County PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Central State College
565 degrees awarded
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
215 degrees awarded
Pioneer Career and Technology Center
106 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Central State College with 565 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 439 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richland County PUMA, OH, which is 0.738 times less than the 595 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 835 degrees mean that there were 11.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 75 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

Public, 4-year or above ($7,297) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($341) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,015) 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

Measure

In 2024, 0.673% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.888% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Richland County PUMA, OH in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (42.2k), Some college (19.8k), and Secondary Education (15k).

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 Richland County PUMA, OH was $164,800 in 2024, which is 0.495 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $154,000 to $164,800, a 7.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Richland County PUMA, OH is 67.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Richland County PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richland County PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$164,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,245

$34,036

Median Property Taxes

±$1,389

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 Richland County PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2024

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.9% of the housing units in Richland County PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$59,509

Median Household Income

± $1,463

50.1k

Number of Households

± 1,804

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.1k households in Richland County PUMA, OH grew to $59,509 from the previous year's value of $57,649.

The following chart displays the households in Richland County PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.407

2024 Wage GINI in Richland County PUMA, OH

0.414

2023 Wage GINI in Richland County PUMA, OH

In 2024, the income inequality in Richland County PUMA, OH was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.61% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Richland County PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Richland County PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Richland County PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2024, 81.4% of workers in Richland County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richland County PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.4% of the workforce in Richland County PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richland County PUMA, OH (16.2k out of 118k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richland County PUMA, 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.