Brown, Paulding County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Brown, 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 Brown, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Brown, Ohio. The estimated population of Brown, Ohio is 2,003 people, with a median age of 48.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,003
-0.74% -2.10%
2020
2,018
-8.31% -
2019
2,201
+7.58%
-
2018
2,046
0% -
2017
2,046
- -

Population of Brown, 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
94.1%
96.3%
-2.28%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.4%
-50.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
2.5%
+40.00%
Asian
0.9%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.5%
+120.00%
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 Brown, 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 48.6 +1.67% 46.7 0% 50.8 +1.8%
2020 47.8 +11.94% 46.7 +0.21% 49.9 +21.12%
2019 42.7 +3.89% 46.6 +9.91% 41.2 +4.3%
2018 41.1 +11.38% 42.4 +7.89% 39.5 +17.21%
2017 36.9 - 39.3 - 33.7 -

The median age of Brown, 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 9 195 -26.7% 240 -90.74% 142 78
10 to 19 103 +20.28% 119 +17.67% 122 139
20 to 29 48 +33.02% 63 +22.63% 64 69
30 to 39 167 -12.93% 164 -104.83% 145 40
40 to 49 73 +81.79% 83 +24.26% 143 103
50 to 59 175 +44.27% 184 +22.52% 264 221
60 to 69 147 -7.34% 95 +32.34% 125 118
70+ 93 +17.1% 97 +30.02% 105 125

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Brown, Ohio is $52,727.00.

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 Brown.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,021.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,147.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,778.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Brown, 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 Brown, Ohio is currently $79,564.00.

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.

5.02% of households in Brown 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 Brown against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Brown is $37,926.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Brown 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
    10.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    5.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.72%

Employment

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

The total population of Brown over the age of 16 is 1,629.

Of those people, a total of 51.70% 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 Brown is 49.10%.

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 107 26.20% 10.70%
20 to 24 years 22 45.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 111 91.90% 36.30%
30 to 34 years 142 73.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 116 64.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 308 57.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 350 79.40% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 126 23.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 204 18.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 143 1.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Brown. 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 1,575 52.40% 4.80%
Black or African American 5 100.00% 60.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 19 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 100.00% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 21 14.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 31 61.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,556 52.40% 4.90%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Brown is 800, with median earnings of $38,136.00.

Women in Brown, Ohio earning approximately 83.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 800 $38,136.00
Male 458 $40,625.00
Female 342 $33,934.00

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 117 $28,979.00
Business and Financial 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $59,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $59,375.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $13,333.00
Sales 37 $14,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $34,492.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 27 $65,694.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $40,234.00
Production 201 $42,684.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $78,087.00

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 95 $28,521.00 22 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00 44 $58,472.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 11 $59,375.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 8 $4,167.00
Sales 13 $38,393.00 24 $7,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $78,125.00 62 $34,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 27 $65,694.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $40,234.00 0 $0.00
Production 121 $43,420.00 80 $33,707.00
Transportation and Material Moving 43 $78,319.00 36 $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 876 households in Brown, with an average household size of 2.29 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 518 families in Brown with an average family size of 2.99 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 379 79 60 358
Average Household Size 2.65 3.89 5.1 1.08
Total Families 379 79 60 0
Average Household Size 2.65 3.51 4.43 0

Poverty

Of the 518 families in Brown, 13.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Brown:

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 1,011 housing units in Brown, Ohio.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 876 86.65%
Vacant 135 13.35%

12.56% of the total 1,011 housing units in Brown are rental units. This is approximately 127 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 689 are occupied by the owner - or 68.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Brown is $516.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Brown 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
    60
  • Less than $500
    52
  • $500 to $999
    72
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3
  • $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 Brown is $112,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    90
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    189
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    202
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    86
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    122
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    280
  • 1940 to 1949
    5
  • 1950 to 1959
    111
  • 1960 to 1969
    125
  • 1970 to 1979
    107
  • 1980 to 1989
    10
  • 1990 to 1999
    110
  • 2000 to 2009
    106
  • 2010 to 2013
    157
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Brown that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22
  • 1 vehicle available
    264
  • 2 vehicles available
    321
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    269

Commuting to Work

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

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Brown.

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
    24
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    99
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    71
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    71
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    107
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    78
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    129
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    43
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    115
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3
  • 90 or more minutes
    2

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Brown, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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