Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH

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2023 Population

168,816

1.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

0.253% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.68%

3.92% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$88,023

6.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$262,000

8.71% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

75,079

2.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 169k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $88,023. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH grew from 166,174 to 168,816, a 1.59% increase and its median household income grew from $82,680 to $88,023, a 6.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.25%).

4.85% of the households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties 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.

98.6% of the residents in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are Ohio Christian University (447 degrees awarded in 2022) and Rosedale Bible College (21 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was $262,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH borders Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, Auglaize, Logan & Champaign Counties PUMA, OH, Clark County PUMA, OH, Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, Delaware County (North) PUMA, OH, Columbus (Far Northwest) & Dublin Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (Far West), Hilliard & Upper Arlington Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (Southeast), Canal Winchester & Groveport Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (Southwest) & Grove City Cities PUMA, OH, Highland, Clinton & Fayette Counties PUMA, OH, and Ross, Hocking & Vinton Counties PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 169k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.03% of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (5.11k people).

In 2023, there were 23.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.36k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.34k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,285 households), Telugu (900 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (529 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,264

Women

48.4%

85,731

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 165,995 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
149k ± 317
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.36k ± 504
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.34k ± 375

2.52%

Hispanic Population

4.25k people

2.52% of the people in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (4.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,762 ± 1,025 people
Mexico
549 ± 574 people
Iraq
340 ± 452 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was India, the natal country of 1,762 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by Mexico with 549 and Iraq with 340.

Foreign-Born Population

3.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.11k people

2.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.46k people

As of 2023, 3.03% of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH residents (5.11k 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 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was 2.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,285 households (1.43%)
Telugu
900 households (0.565%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
529 households (0.332%)

4.85% of the households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.43% of the households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties 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
2,996 ± 364
Gulf War (2001-)
1,960 ± 323
Gulf War (1990s)
1,543 ± 307

Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH employs 75.1k people. The largest industries in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are Construction (5,249 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,604 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,139 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($257,583), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($216,840), and Electronics stores ($172,085).

Males in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,286. The income inequality in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,123

Women

47.3%

36,885

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 70,008 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

75.1k

2022 Value

2.56%

1 Year growth

± 2.56%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 2.56%, from 73.2k employees to 75.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,421 people), Other managers (2,351 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,717 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH.

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.

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

75.1k

2022 Value

2.56%

1 Year growth

± 2.56%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 2.56%, from 73.2k employees to 75.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH, are Construction (5,249 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,604 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,139 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,239

Median earning men ± $1,334

$45,378

Median earning women ± $1,379

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,457), Public Administration ($80,966), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,222).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,134), Information ($66,042), and Public Administration ($61,917).

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 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties 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.

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 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH awarded 468 degrees. The student population of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 715 male students and 966 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are White (297 and 63.6%), followed by Black or African American (125 and 26.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 2.78%), and Unknown (13 and 2.78%).

The largest universities in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio Christian University (447 and 95.5%) and Rosedale Bible College (21 and 4.49%).

The most popular majors in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH are General Business Administration & Management (112 and 23.9%), Divinity & Ministry (99 and 21.2%), and General Human Services (60 and 12.8%).

The median tuition cost in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH for private four year colleges is $16,247.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2014 in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 63.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,681 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,681 students enrolled in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 850 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
60 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
34 degrees awarded
General Psychology
34 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio Christian University
447 degrees awarded
Rosedale Bible College
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio Christian University with 447 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.696 times less than the 276 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 297 degrees mean that there were 2.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 125 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,247) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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 2022, 0.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.461% 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 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (48.7k), Some college (25.6k), and Bachelors Degree (21.2k).

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 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was $262,000 in 2023, which is 0.864 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $241,000 to $262,000, a 8.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH is $88,023. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $152,746, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $127,376 and $120,065.

Housing

Property

$262,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,861

$45,742

Median Property Taxes

±$1,382

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 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.9% of the housing units in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $152,746, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $127,376 and $120,065.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, 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.

$88,023

Median Household Income

± $3,153

60.3k

Number of Households

± 1,755

In 2023, the median household income of the 60.3k households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH grew to $88,023 from the previous year's value of $82,680.

The following chart displays the households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties 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

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH

In 2022, the income inequality in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.35% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Worked At Home (15.4%)
Carpooled (7.57%)

In 2023, 74.7% of workers in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.57%).

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

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties 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 Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH (13.6k out of 157k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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

94.4% of the population of Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.962% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.58%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.962%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH grew by 1.96% from 5.47% to 5.58%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.