Nile, Scioto County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Nile, 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 Nile, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Nile, Ohio. The estimated population of Nile, Ohio is 2,117 people, with a median age of 47.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,117
-7.76% -6.66%
2020
2,295
-5.32% -
2019
2,424
+8.21%
-
2018
2,240
-1.23% -
2017
2,268
- -

Population of Nile, 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
98.2%
98.9%
-0.71%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.1%
+63.64%
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 Nile, 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 47.3 -1.66% 46.9 0% 47.6 -5.56%
2020 48.1 +0.42% 46.9 +1.3% 50.4 -0.98%
2019 47.9 -11.3% 46.3 -14.26% 50.9 -5.57%
2018 54 -0.37% 54 0% 53.9 -2.36%
2017 54.2 - 54 - 55.2 -

The median age of Nile, 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 97 +102.83% 26 +189.03% 173 73
10 to 19 156 4.8% 96 +67.93% 141 172
20 to 29 86 -106.96% 62 +36.57% 21 75
30 to 39 102 +39.08% 103 +40.9% 129 122
40 to 49 100 +55.93% 79 +54.83% 152 131
50 to 59 290 -57.33% 331 -25.79% 154 251
60 to 69 182 -52.7% 162 -26.43% 101 116
70+ 201 -17.45% 195 -29.82% 166 140

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Nile, Ohio is $50,313.00.

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 Nile.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,321.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,031.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Nile, 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 Nile, Ohio is currently $65,621.00.

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.

2.48% of households in Nile 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 Nile against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Nile is $26,751.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Nile 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
    6.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.47%

Employment

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

The total population of Nile over the age of 16 is 1,666.

Of those people, a total of 54.60% 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 Nile is 51.30%.

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 108 81.50% 20.50%
20 to 24 years 69 89.90% 43.50%
25 to 29 years 27 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 189 58.20% 10.00%
35 to 44 years 149 69.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 397 68.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 204 53.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 134 75.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 215 12.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 174 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Nile. 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 1,647 54.10% 6.30%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 19 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,647 54.10% 6.30%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Nile is 854, with median earnings of $37,228.00.

Women in Nile, Ohio earning approximately 40.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 854 $37,228.00
Male 417 $57,950.00
Female 437 $23,638.00

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 90 $38,438.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $57,868.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 99 $59,350.00
Healthcare Support 66 $20,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 74 $20,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 149 $24,970.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $62,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $31,813.00
Production 27 $53,646.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $104,844.00

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 44 $38,750.00 46 $31,250.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 39 $57,868.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $59,650.00 56 $54,559.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 66 $20,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 29 $34,219.00 45 $16,528.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $0.00 135 $24,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $62,188.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $31,813.00 0 $0.00
Production 19 $0.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $104,844.00 0 $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 846 households in Nile, with an average household size of 2.5 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 510 families in Nile with an average family size of 3.33 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 486 10 14 336
Average Household Size 3.35 3.7 3.86 1.17
Total Families 486 10 14 0
Average Household Size 3.3 3.7 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 510 families in Nile, 14.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Nile:

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 1,039 housing units in Nile, Ohio.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 846 81.42%
Vacant 193 18.58%

10.97% of the total 1,039 housing units in Nile are rental units. This is approximately 114 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 701 are occupied by the owner - or 67.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Nile is $700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Nile 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
    31
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    104
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    10
  • $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 Nile is $89,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    173
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    202
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    104
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    36
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    113
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    63
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    140
  • 1940 to 1949
    141
  • 1950 to 1959
    85
  • 1960 to 1969
    51
  • 1970 to 1979
    195
  • 1980 to 1989
    89
  • 1990 to 1999
    170
  • 2000 to 2009
    115
  • 2010 to 2013
    53
  • 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 Nile that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    38
  • 1 vehicle available
    251
  • 2 vehicles available
    305
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    252

Commuting to Work

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

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Nile.

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
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    45
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    54
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    126
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    189
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    32
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    134
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    30
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    39
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    42
  • 90 or more minutes
    36

Summary

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

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