Population 18,542 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in London
Household size in London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in London run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.80 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of London is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.9 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 London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in London (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 London
Renters in London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in London rent their homes (29.1%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among owners, 28.9% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 4.8 points since 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 London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in London is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 0.9 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 London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in London leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, 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 London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $816 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $849 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $897 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$80 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in London costs $897 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $80 a month since 2006–10, up 10%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; 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 London
Bachelor's degrees in London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in London have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in London have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Columbus area overall (92.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 London
| Period | London | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in London is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Columbus area as a whole (4.3%). Unemployment has fallen 1.6 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).
London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2.53 | 42.2 | 9.4% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1974 | $897 | 23.8% | 89.6% | 5.2% |
| Summerford | 2.94 | 41.7 | 7.7% | 24.7% | 19.8% | 1974 | $925 | 11.5% | 82.8% | 11.7% |
| Madison Lake | 2.37 | 46.4 | 7.6% | 22.7% | 4.4% | 1974 | $1,014 | 30.6% | 91.2% | 5.1% |
| Plumwood | 2.62 | 40.9 | 16.5% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 1986 | $1,250 | 26.3% | 83.3% | 15.2% |
| Tradersville | 2.72 | 42.1 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 6.8% | 1978 | $955 | 21.8% | 91.4% | 3.1% |
| Florence | 2.31 | 49.9 | 3.7% | 24.9% | 4.8% | 1956 | $787 | 26.0% | 90.5% | 2.6% |
| West Jefferson | 2.61 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 1968 | $1,112 | 19.9% | 89.0% | 3.7% |
| Swanders | 2.60 | 41.2 | 3.7% | 17.7% | 1.0% | 1962 | $836 | 18.9% | 92.7% | 3.0% |
| Plattsburg | 2.45 | 42.4 | 4.7% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 1968 | $823 | 25.1% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| South Vienna | 2.45 | 49.4 | 3.5% | 9.8% | 6.2% | 1974 | $919 | 21.0% | 91.7% | 2.1% |
| Georgesville | 2.50 | 43.5 | 5.4% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 1984 | $1,982 | 24.9% | 89.4% | 1.3% |
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 London. 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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