Population 6,703 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Palestine
Household size in East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in East Palestine are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.9, East Palestine is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in East Palestine: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher 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 East Palestine
Renters in East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in East Palestine rent their homes (25.5%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (50.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 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 East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in East Palestine: 15.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in East Palestine is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $587 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $604 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $715 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $775 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$188 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in East Palestine runs $775 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $188 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 East Palestine
Bachelor's degrees in East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in East Palestine: 13.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 18 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 East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in East Palestine never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have 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 East Palestine
| Period | East Palestine | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Palestine has been low: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only seven of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
East Palestine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Palestine | 2.38 | 46.9 | 15.7% | 25.5% | 15.1% | 1959 | $775 | 13.9% | 85.7% | 1.1% |
| Unity | 2.68 | 48.8 | 11.9% | 7.4% | 15.1% | 1989 | $611 | 35.2% | 92.8% | 1.1% |
| New Waterford | 2.80 | 43.4 | 12.8% | 12.5% | 11.6% | 1974 | $709 | 17.7% | 90.2% | 2.9% |
| Negley | 2.67 | 39.6 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 8.7% | 1980 | $722 | 20.9% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| Enon Valley | 2.63 | 45.3 | 5.7% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 1969 | $703 | 21.4% | 92.2% | 6.9% |
| Petersburg | 2.22 | 51.5 | 6.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 1960 | $773 | 31.2% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| Rogers | 2.76 | 45.1 | 7.9% | 16.4% | 14.9% | 1978 | $735 | 16.5% | 89.3% | 4.8% |
| Darlington | 2.35 | 46.5 | 12.9% | 12.6% | 8.0% | 1963 | $1,012 | 18.7% | 96.1% | 7.1% |
| New Springfield | 2.20 | 39.9 | 11.8% | 33.2% | 4.4% | 1973 | $838 | 12.3% | 94.5% | 8.3% |
| New Galilee | 2.43 | 52.9 | 4.5% | 8.0% | 8.1% | 1961 | $727 | 21.5% | 93.8% | 6.0% |
| Middleton | 2.32 | 52.2 | 12.8% | 23.1% | 3.0% | 1969 | $587 | 31.3% | 95.6% | 1.5% |
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 East Palestine. 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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