Population 7,407 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Apple Creek
Household size in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.63 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.82 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.08 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.34 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Apple Creek are large by national standards, averaging 3.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.63, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Apple Creek is young: half of its residents are under 30.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Apple Creek: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Apple Creek
Renters in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.5% of households in Apple Creek rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (42.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.4 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Apple Creek are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Apple Creek has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Apple Creek was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Ohio overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $568 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $622 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $688 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $907 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$339 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Apple Creek costs $907 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $339 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 13.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Apple Creek
Bachelor's degrees in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Apple Creek: 9.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only two of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 58.1% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than four in ten adults in Apple Creek never finished high school, well above the national share: only 55.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Ohio city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Apple Creek
| Period | Apple Creek | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Apple Creek has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Apple Creek compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek | 3.34 | 30.0 | 3.4% | 21.5% | 5.0% | 1982 | $907 | 9.5% | 55.9% | 1.3% |
| East Union | 3.49 | 27.1 | 3.5% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 1984 | $1,048 | 5.5% | 59.0% | 0.2% |
| Guerne | 2.65 | 36.3 | 6.2% | 32.3% | 3.2% | 1976 | $745 | 14.1% | 70.0% | 1.8% |
| Kidron | 3.87 | 26.4 | 2.3% | 21.5% | 9.7% | 1979 | $876 | 18.5% | 63.5% | 3.6% |
| Riceland | 2.75 | 33.6 | 9.9% | 24.8% | 7.3% | 1983 | $956 | 16.2% | 79.9% | 1.2% |
| Fredericksburg | 3.77 | 28.2 | 1.7% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 1988 | $844 | 6.8% | 42.9% | 0.9% |
| Honeytown | 2.54 | 29.6 | 5.9% | 24.6% | 5.7% | 1973 | $932 | 16.0% | 84.6% | 3.1% |
| McCance | 3.01 | 35.4 | 2.6% | 15.0% | 5.2% | 1988 | $867 | 15.1% | 59.7% | 3.4% |
| Mount Eaton | 4.42 | 23.2 | 2.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% | 1980 | $881 | 8.4% | 35.9% | 0.4% |
| Dalton | 3.57 | 34.2 | 6.0% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 1984 | $826 | 24.1% | 75.4% | 3.4% |
| Orrville Junction | 2.27 | 46.6 | 5.9% | 34.6% | 5.6% | 1969 | $767 | 21.3% | 94.5% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Apple Creek. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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