Population 15,572 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bucyrus
Household size in Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Bucyrus is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.39 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Bucyrus are younger than 41.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.9, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Bucyrus (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Bucyrus
Renters in Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bucyrus own their homes; 27.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (42.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Bucyrus than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Ohio. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Bucyrus is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $648 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $672 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $685 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $782 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$134 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bucyrus pays $782 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $134 a month from 2006–10, a 21% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have lower rents.
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 Bucyrus
Bachelor's degrees in Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bucyrus: 15.7% 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 up 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Bucyrus has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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 Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bucyrus is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Ohio. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Bucyrus
| Period | Bucyrus | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Bucyrus is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Ohio as a whole (4.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Bucyrus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucyrus | 2.29 | 41.4 | 13.0% | 27.4% | 7.5% | 1959 | $782 | 15.7% | 91.0% | 5.6% |
| New Winchester | 2.19 | 46.6 | 11.6% | 15.0% | 7.5% | 1972 | $848 | 28.2% | 95.6% | 0.9% |
| North Robinson | 2.37 | 51.1 | 7.3% | 13.1% | 7.6% | 1966 | $947 | 31.4% | 92.7% | 3.6% |
| Oceola | 2.49 | 41.2 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 1961 | $850 | 16.7% | 94.5% | 2.8% |
| Ridgeton | 2.42 | 42.7 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 1953 | $901 | 20.5% | 95.4% | 6.1% |
| Sulphur Springs | 2.63 | 42.3 | 12.6% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 1962 | $1,000 | 30.8% | 93.9% | 4.0% |
| Brokensword | 2.62 | 40.2 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 1948 | $856 | 17.5% | 98.0% | 0.9% |
| Wyandot | 2.25 | 48.8 | 9.1% | 18.7% | 6.6% | 1970 | $773 | 23.3% | 96.7% | 2.7% |
| Lemert | 2.58 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1961 | $879 | 18.3% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Kirkpatrick | 2.42 | 41.3 | 5.4% | 29.5% | 8.8% | 1990 | $897 | 22.1% | 93.0% | 2.2% |
| Nevada | 2.67 | 41.1 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 10.6% | 1958 | $798 | 17.1% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
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 Bucyrus. 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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