Bath, Summit County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bath, 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 Bath, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bath, Ohio. The estimated population of Bath, Ohio is 9,974 people, with a median age of 47.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,974
+3.41%
+2.86%
2020
9,645
-0.12% -
2019
9,657
-0.12% -
2018
9,669
-0.29% -
2017
9,697
- -

Population of Bath, 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
90.7%
92.1%
-1.52%
Black/African American
0.9%
2.1%
-57.14%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
3.6%
0.00%
Asian
1.9%
1.3%
+46.15%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
0.8%
+250.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
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 Bath, 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 47.2 +1.72% 47.7 -0.21% 46.6 +4.25%
2020 46.4 +0.65% 47.8 +1.92% 44.7 +2.52%
2019 46.1 -1.28% 46.9 -0.64% 43.6 -5.83%
2018 46.7 +0.21% 47.2 +0.85% 46.3 -0.22%
2017 46.6 - 46.8 - 46.4 -

The median age of Bath, 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 9 435 -1.69% 596 -7.94% 415 537
10 to 19 848 +3.39% 654 +44.51% 855 990
20 to 29 455 -33.82% 336 -55.09% 304 175
30 to 39 333 +3.13% 401 +3.07% 335 408
40 to 49 757 +3.87% 635 +30.88% 775 852
50 to 59 969 +3.61% 850 -4.09% 984 797
60 to 69 680 -5.63% 613 0.66% 614 611
70+ 506 +15.85% 629 +17.64% 585 737

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bath, Ohio is $134,911.00.

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 Bath.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $141,450.00
  • 45 to 64
    $180,332.00
  • 65 and over
    $95,405.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bath, 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 Bath, Ohio is currently $226,666.00.

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.

31.36% of households in Bath 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 Bath against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    31.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bath is $83,204.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bath 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
    18.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.39%

Employment

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

The total population of Bath over the age of 16 is 7,936.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% 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 Bath is 61.70%.

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 759 45.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 316 80.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 163 79.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 339 74.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 974 77.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,904 94.20% 11.50%
55 to 59 years 934 81.70% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 589 68.90% 11.30%
65 to 74 years 1,255 35.90% 5.50%
75 years and over 703 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bath. 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 7,401 65.60% 5.80%
Black or African American 52 59.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 162 64.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 77 67.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 231 61.00% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 238 63.00% 10.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,303 65.10% 5.60%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bath is 4,897, with median earnings of $69,764.00.

Women in Bath, Ohio earning approximately 41.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,897 $69,764.00
Male 2,566 $104,148.00
Female 2,331 $43,354.00

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 1,025 $159,076.00
Business and Financial 443 $59,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 181 $109,635.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $118,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00
Legal 64 $162,045.00
Educational and Library 286 $33,158.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 117 $41,205.00
Healthcare Practitioners 500 $122,632.00
Healthcare Support 40 $12,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 166 $4,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $37,105.00
Personal Care and Service 267 $2,499.00
Sales 651 $73,724.00
Office and Administrative Support 394 $29,597.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $37,011.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $71,894.00
Production 103 $21,941.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $53,036.00

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 711 $250,001.00 314 $68,036.00
Business and Financial 158 $104,583.00 285 $56,823.00
Computer and Mathematical 119 $107,760.00 62 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 100 $178,036.00 36 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 64 $162,045.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $26,118.00 211 $33,849.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $41,205.00 60 $35,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 247 $250,001.00 253 $62,232.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 40 $12,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $7,708.00 95 $4,609.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $0.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 247 $2,499.00
Sales 411 $54,844.00 240 $125,445.00
Office and Administrative Support 88 $101,042.00 306 $27,742.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $37,011.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $71,894.00 0 $0.00
Production 23 $0.00 80 $21,755.00
Transportation and Material Moving 39 $0.00 17 $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 3,664 households in Bath, with an average household size of 2.72 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 2,863 families in Bath with an average family size of 3.16 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 2,528 135 200 801
Average Household Size 3.16 2.66 3.73 1.08
Total Families 2,528 135 200 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.6 3.55 0

Poverty

Of the 2,863 families in Bath, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bath:

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 3,885 housing units in Bath, Ohio.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,664 94.31%
Vacant 221 5.69%

4.81% of the total 3,885 housing units in Bath are rental units. This is approximately 187 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,398 are occupied by the owner - or 87.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bath is $1,872.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bath 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
    79
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    40
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    72
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    38
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    37
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bath is $370,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    36
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    320
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    894
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    957
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,049
  • $1,000,000 or more
    94

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    386
  • 1940 to 1949
    201
  • 1950 to 1959
    600
  • 1960 to 1969
    786
  • 1970 to 1979
    406
  • 1980 to 1989
    384
  • 1990 to 1999
    724
  • 2000 to 2009
    279
  • 2010 to 2013
    119
  • 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 Bath that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    80
  • 1 vehicle available
    553
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,565
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,466

Commuting to Work

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

33.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bath.

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
    64
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    465
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    258
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    458
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    808
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    308
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    583
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    140
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    230
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    227
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    98
  • 90 or more minutes
    254

Summary

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

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