Green, Wayne County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Green, 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 Green, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Green, Ohio. The estimated population of Green, Ohio is 12,305 people, with a median age of 37.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,305
+2.07%
+2.42%
2020
12,055
+0.08%
-
2019
12,045
-0.1% -
2018
12,057
+0.36%
-
2017
12,014
- -

Population of Green, 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
86.6%
90.8%
-4.63%
Black/African American
2.9%
1.5%
+93.33%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
3.9%
+30.77%
Asian
2.7%
1.3%
+107.69%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.4%
+8.33%
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 Green, 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 37.6 +0.8% 36.1 +2.27% 40.2 -2.43%
2020 37.3 -3.87% 35.3 -2.75% 41.2 -0.72%
2019 38.8 -3.96% 36.3 -4.22% 41.5 -5.25%
2018 40.4 -1.46% 37.9 0% 43.8 -0.45%
2017 41 - 37.9 - 44 -

The median age of Green, 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 9 827 +21.72% 684 +14.99% 1,007 786
10 to 19 806 -25.96% 518 +14.63% 613 592
20 to 29 851 +25.35% 761 +16.06% 1,080 883
30 to 39 689 +20.41% 724 -7.71% 810 666
40 to 49 800 -20.93% 660 -0.18% 641 654
50 to 59 888 -17.24% 916 -22.44% 737 725
60 to 69 644 +35.26% 804 -9.14% 900 732
70+ 616 +2.47% 826 +3.18% 630 849

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Green, Ohio is $65,503.00.

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 Green.

  • Under 25
    $76,364.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,139.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,486.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Green, 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 Green, Ohio is currently $80,181.00.

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.

3.06% of households in Green 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 Green against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Green is $31,274.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Green 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
    9.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.89%

Employment

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

The total population of Green over the age of 16 is 9,735.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% 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 Green is 60.90%.

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 428 61.40% 4.90%
20 to 24 years 946 77.10% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 1,017 83.40% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 792 88.00% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 1,329 82.50% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 1,174 82.30% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 938 65.70% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 851 58.30% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,319 26.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 941 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Green. 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 8,859 62.20% 3.30%
Black or African American 211 79.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 188 41.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 0.00% 0.00%
Other 256 79.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 209 69.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 363 76.60% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,822 62.10% 3.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Green is 5,924, with median earnings of $39,314.00.

Women in Green, Ohio earning approximately 68.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,924 $39,314.00
Male 3,443 $44,750.00
Female 2,481 $30,770.00

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 428 $46,974.00
Business and Financial 153 $49,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $72,102.00
Architecture and Engineering 148 $61,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $68,977.00
Community and Social Service 152 $27,500.00
Legal 48 $44,038.00
Educational and Library 289 $37,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $21,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 348 $55,833.00
Healthcare Support 169 $20,709.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $35,104.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 208 $14,659.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 211 $25,764.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $4,722.00
Sales 406 $40,446.00
Office and Administrative Support 919 $37,139.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $24,609.00
Construction and Extraction 461 $38,640.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 212 $41,938.00
Production 712 $42,984.00
Transportation and Material Moving 261 $39,010.00

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 250 $87,885.00 178 $38,537.00
Business and Financial 32 $58,000.00 121 $48,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 84 $72,857.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 116 $63,571.00 32 $50,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 61 $39,261.00 91 $26,755.00
Legal 33 $44,135.00 15 $22,344.00
Educational and Library 84 $70,128.00 205 $31,509.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 39 $8,472.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $56,250.00 321 $55,313.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 169 $20,709.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $35,313.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $10,455.00 138 $16,406.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $40,313.00 90 $18,000.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 84 $4,722.00
Sales 250 $60,926.00 156 $24,318.00
Office and Administrative Support 320 $54,331.00 599 $33,257.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $41,528.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 461 $38,640.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 212 $41,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 558 $45,875.00 154 $40,135.00
Transportation and Material Moving 245 $39,844.00 16 $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 4,774 households in Green, with an average household size of 2.55 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 3,366 families in Green with an average family size of 3 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 2,736 249 381 1,408
Average Household Size 3.08 2.63 3.21 1.34
Total Families 2,736 249 381 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.19 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 3,366 families in Green, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Green:

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 5,044 housing units in Green, Ohio.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,774 94.65%
Vacant 270 5.35%

24.01% of the total 5,044 housing units in Green are rental units. This is approximately 1,211 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,496 are occupied by the owner - or 69.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Green is $808.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Green 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
    67
  • Less than $500
    59
  • $500 to $999
    940
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    182
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    30
  • $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 Green is $155,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    87
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    485
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,047
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    922
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    645
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    287
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,094
  • 1940 to 1949
    176
  • 1950 to 1959
    626
  • 1960 to 1969
    696
  • 1970 to 1979
    659
  • 1980 to 1989
    431
  • 1990 to 1999
    717
  • 2000 to 2009
    357
  • 2010 to 2013
    288
  • 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 Green that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    186
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,087
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,119
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,382

Commuting to Work

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

19.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Green.

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
    583
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    932
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,042
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,118
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    783
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    269
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    365
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    155
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    94
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    146
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    94
  • 90 or more minutes
    123

Summary

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