Population 12,016 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gallipolis
Household size in Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Gallipolis is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.44 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Gallipolis skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, mirroring the country.
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 Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Gallipolis than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 Gallipolis
Renters in Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in Gallipolis rent their homes (31.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (57.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Gallipolis than nationally: 11.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Gallipolis leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $567 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $596 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $678 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $810 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$243 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gallipolis pays $810 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $243 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
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 Gallipolis
Bachelor's degrees in Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gallipolis: 24.2% 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 8.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Gallipolis never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend. Gallipolis has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio cities.
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 Gallipolis
| Period | Gallipolis | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gallipolis runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Gallipolis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallipolis | 2.35 | 45.5 | 9.5% | 31.9% | 11.8% | 1976 | $810 | 24.2% | 87.7% | 4.4% |
| Hanersville | 2.27 | 45.3 | 6.9% | 24.0% | 9.1% | 1976 | $864 | 22.0% | 87.5% | 3.5% |
| Gallipolis Ferry | 2.45 | 44.5 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 13.9% | 1987 | $799 | 17.2% | 84.6% | 3.6% |
| Northup | 2.88 | 40.3 | 11.9% | 15.4% | 13.1% | 1989 | $918 | 23.7% | 83.9% | 4.0% |
| Rodney | 3.52 | 28.9 | 6.6% | 19.1% | 16.2% | 1978 | $625 | 47.3% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| Bidwell | 2.59 | 38.0 | 12.2% | 23.0% | 16.9% | 1983 | $757 | 23.2% | 90.0% | 1.0% |
| Wyoma | 2.62 | 44.9 | 3.2% | 8.8% | 20.5% | 1986 | $797 | 11.6% | 80.4% | 11.6% |
| Point Pleasant | 2.10 | 50.3 | 8.0% | 27.6% | 15.7% | 1966 | $656 | 23.2% | 88.0% | 6.9% |
| Raccoon Island | 2.51 | 44.8 | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.7% | 1994 | $781 | 24.1% | 97.0% | 12.4% |
| Thivener | 2.72 | 41.7 | 16.0% | 13.0% | 19.4% | 1981 | $1,012 | 22.3% | 86.0% | 4.8% |
| Henderson | 2.77 | 43.6 | 5.0% | 13.1% | 22.3% | 1983 | $839 | 8.8% | 79.9% | 17.9% |
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 Gallipolis. 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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