Population 6,816 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak Harbor
Household size in Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Oak Harbor is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.33 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have smaller households.
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 Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.7, Oak Harbor is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Oak Harbor (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.7 points, even as 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 Oak Harbor
Renters in Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Oak Harbor is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oak Harbor: 15.7% 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. Vacancy is up 0.7 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 Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Oak Harbor is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west 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 Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $657 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $698 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $845 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$188 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oak Harbor pays $845 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $188 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest 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 Oak Harbor
Bachelor's degrees in Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Oak Harbor (26.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oak Harbor: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Oak Harbor
| Period | Oak Harbor | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Oak Harbor has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.4 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).
Oak Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor | 2.13 | 44.7 | 13.0% | 18.2% | 15.7% | 1967 | $845 | 26.3% | 95.9% | 1.3% |
| Rocky Ridge | 2.37 | 49.9 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 15.5% | 1967 | $696 | 16.8% | 98.6% | 3.6% |
| Long Beach | 2.02 | 48.6 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 35.1% | 1976 | $749 | 31.3% | 95.3% | 1.2% |
| Lacarne | 2.02 | 46.3 | 17.3% | 44.8% | 22.8% | 1973 | $930 | 15.9% | 92.7% | 3.7% |
| Limestone | 2.43 | 48.4 | 1.5% | 0.0% | 8.4% | 1988 | $588 | 21.2% | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| Kingsway | 2.56 | 44.8 | 4.7% | 12.2% | 7.7% | 1964 | $1,058 | 23.7% | 93.5% | 4.4% |
| Graytown | 2.29 | 57.8 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 11.1% | 1969 | $626 | 22.3% | 98.4% | 5.2% |
| Elmore | 2.65 | 38.1 | 2.7% | 10.2% | 7.8% | 1960 | $553 | 36.3% | 95.9% | 0.8% |
| Lindsey | 2.71 | 41.3 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 1948 | $956 | 24.9% | 92.8% | 3.5% |
| Booktown | 2.37 | 51.6 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1981 | $1,080 | 20.4% | 97.6% | 3.4% |
| Trowbridge | 2.43 | 48.4 | 1.5% | 0.0% | 8.4% | 1988 | $588 | 21.2% | 96.9% | 0.0% |
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 Oak Harbor. 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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