Population 6,078 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Garrettsville
Household size in Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Garrettsville has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Akron area overall, where it has 2.37 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.62, as it has 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 Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Garrettsville skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. The Akron area as a whole looks much the same. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, 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 Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Garrettsville: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Garrettsville
Renters in Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Garrettsville is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.8 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 Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Garrettsville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 31 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Garrettsville run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. 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 south.
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 Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $658 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $723 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $843 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Garrettsville runs $843 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $186 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Garrettsville
Bachelor's degrees in Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Garrettsville: 20.6% 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 3.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Garrettsville is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Akron area as a whole (92.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, 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 Garrettsville
| Period | Garrettsville | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Garrettsville: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Garrettsville has higher unemployment than at least four in five Ohio cities. 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).
Garrettsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrettsville | 2.55 | 41.6 | 7.9% | 19.8% | 3.8% | 1972 | $843 | 20.6% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Nelson | 2.90 | 36.6 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 1978 | $811 | 12.8% | 83.7% | 0.9% |
| Windham | 2.78 | 37.4 | 14.9% | 25.0% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,012 | 12.3% | 85.3% | 4.9% |
| Hiram | 2.33 | 42.8 | 3.1% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 1973 | $897 | 35.4% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Hiram Rapids | 2.27 | 43.7 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,106 | 39.8% | 93.3% | 2.5% |
| Phalanx | 2.49 | 45.0 | 6.7% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 1975 | $738 | 16.7% | 89.7% | 0.1% |
| Parkman | 3.88 | 27.1 | 5.0% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 1989 | $797 | 18.1% | 57.5% | 1.1% |
| Freedom | 2.82 | 37.6 | 16.8% | 25.1% | 13.5% | 1980 | $972 | 18.2% | 85.1% | 9.3% |
| Southington | 2.62 | 47.6 | 4.8% | 8.9% | 12.1% | 1972 | $650 | 19.1% | 83.9% | 1.0% |
| Welshfield | 2.87 | 40.6 | 5.5% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 1979 | $636 | 17.8% | 74.4% | 0.9% |
| Mantua Corners | 2.51 | 50.9 | 10.6% | 3.7% | 10.5% | 1977 | $1,105 | 36.6% | 97.8% | 0.3% |
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 Garrettsville. 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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