Buck, Hardin County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Buck, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Buck, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Buck, Ohio. The estimated population of Buck, Ohio is 2,234 people, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look at the total population in Buck over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,234
-0.62% -6.33%
2020
2,248
-17.14% -
2019
2,713
+9.93%
-
2018
2,468
+3.48%
-
2017
2,385
- -

Population of Buck, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94%
91.2%
+3.07%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.4%
-50.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
2.5%
-100.00%
Asian
0.7%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
6%
-15.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Buck, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 +1.04% 37 -0.54% 40.9 +2.51%
2020 38.4 +10.03% 37.2 +3.33% 39.9 +27.88%
2019 34.9 -1.41% 36 -4% 31.2 -2.19%
2018 35.4 +3.21% 37.5 +3.02% 31.9 +2.57%
2017 34.3 - 36.4 - 31.1 -

The median age of Buck, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 158 +19.17% 270 -72.68% 166 97
10 to 19 126 2.37% 215 -3.82% 124 176
20 to 29 195 +17.48% 115 -5.52% 230 106
30 to 39 112 -1.93% 139 +11.48% 101 145
40 to 49 138 -26.6% 78 +81.11% 103 141
50 to 59 201 -15.37% 204 +3.5% 161 205
60 to 69 118 +9.02% 152 +7.31% 128 158
70+ 75 +93.83% 89 -51.55% 144 49

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Buck, Ohio is $44,432.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Buck.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,821.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,964.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,066.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Buck, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Buck, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Buck, Ohio is currently $53,821.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Buck are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Buck against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Buck is $21,190.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Buck by the total population of Buck.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Buck, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Buck to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    1.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    78.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Buck that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Buck over the age of 16 is 1,841.

Of those people, a total of 50.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Buck is 45.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 170 68.80% 20.50%
20 to 24 years 231 51.10% 17.80%
25 to 29 years 105 45.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 109 56.90% 9.70%
35 to 44 years 280 59.60% 18.00%
45 to 54 years 243 49.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 224 69.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 116 49.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 270 23.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 93 15.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Buck. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,743 48.40% 9.60%
Black or African American 5 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 16 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 77 80.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,743 48.40% 9.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Buck as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Buck is 841, with median earnings of $34,889.00.

Women in Buck, Ohio earning approximately 67.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 841 $34,889.00
Male 514 $47,857.00
Female 327 $32,411.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 57 $42,596.00
Business and Financial 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $4,732.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00
Sales 42 $47,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 81 $31,696.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $52,596.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 18 $18,571.00
Production 242 $65,861.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $45,625.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 33 $42,981.00 24 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $0.00 90 $6,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 9 $0.00 33 $46,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 81 $31,696.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $52,596.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 18 $18,571.00 0 $0.00
Production 210 $66,516.00 32 $43,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $46,719.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 867 households in Buck, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 567 families in Buck with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 433 47 87 300
Average Household Size 3.31 2.43 2.85 1.43
Total Families 433 47 87 0
Average Household Size 3.31 1.94 2.45 0

Poverty

Of the 567 families in Buck, 30.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Buck:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 957 housing units in Buck, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 867 90.60%
Vacant 90 9.40%

29.05% of the total 957 housing units in Buck are rental units. This is approximately 278 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 584 are occupied by the owner - or 61.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Buck is $724.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Buck that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    5
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    196
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    39
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Buck is $100,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Buck that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    86
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    206
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    163
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    67
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    44
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Buck. The chart below shows the number of properties in Buck that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    210
  • 1940 to 1949
    103
  • 1950 to 1959
    80
  • 1960 to 1969
    81
  • 1970 to 1979
    125
  • 1980 to 1989
    107
  • 1990 to 1999
    139
  • 2000 to 2009
    27
  • 2010 to 2013
    55
  • 2014 or later
    30

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Buck that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    117
  • 1 vehicle available
    173
  • 2 vehicles available
    350
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    227

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Buck get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Buck that commute to work in a particular way.

19.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Buck.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    80
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    214
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    185
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    28
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    14
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    10
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    88
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    51
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    67
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    61
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    13
  • 90 or more minutes
    5

Summary

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