Population 1,500 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Long Bottom
Household size in Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Long Bottom has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Ohio.
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 Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.1 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Long Bottom skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.5 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Long Bottom: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% 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 Long Bottom
Renters in Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Long Bottom is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 72.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Long Bottom as nationally: 10.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Ohio overall (8.7%).
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 Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Long Bottom are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Ohio overall, where the median home dates to 1972.
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 Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $572 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $559 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $659 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $726 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$154 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Long Bottom costs $726 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Long Bottom
Bachelor's degrees in Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Long Bottom: 12.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Long Bottom is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Ohio as a whole looks much the same.
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 Long Bottom
| Period | Long Bottom | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Long Bottom runs well above the national rate: 23.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Long Bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bottom | 2.49 | 48.1 | 8.4% | 18.6% | 10.6% | 1979 | $726 | 12.7% | 91.3% | 23.5% |
| Chester | 2.61 | 43.7 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 21.0% | 1975 | $698 | 14.3% | 94.2% | 0.3% |
| Neptune | 2.34 | 37.6 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 1985 | $752 | 14.8% | 100.0% | 6.8% |
| Reedsville | 2.34 | 46.7 | 8.3% | 30.3% | 17.7% | 1985 | $736 | 9.8% | 82.6% | 7.8% |
| Portland | 1.89 | 64.6 | 2.4% | 25.8% | 4.7% | 1993 | $682 | 7.1% | 80.0% | 19.7% |
| Tuppers Plains | 2.38 | 46.5 | 9.9% | 28.3% | 18.4% | 1987 | $736 | 9.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| Racine | 2.26 | 44.0 | 15.7% | 34.8% | 9.1% | 1974 | $674 | 20.5% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
| Topins Grove | 2.34 | 37.6 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 1985 | $752 | 14.8% | 100.0% | 6.8% |
| Hemlock Grove | 2.49 | 53.1 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 28.4% | 1977 | $683 | 15.9% | 90.1% | 5.0% |
| Syracuse | 2.10 | 50.7 | 15.0% | 29.8% | 25.1% | 1979 | $808 | 9.5% | 80.3% | 0.5% |
| Pond Creek | 2.44 | 49.0 | 4.9% | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1982 | $1,054 | 13.8% | 94.8% | 0.5% |
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 Long Bottom. 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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