Population 6,693 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Over-the-Rhine
Household size in Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.90 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.89 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Over-the-Rhine is a place of small households, averaging 1.89 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west. Over-the-Rhine has smaller households than the great majority of Cincinnati neighborhoods.
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 Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.4 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Over-the-Rhine is 36.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
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 Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Over-the-Rhine (11.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 11.1 points, 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 Over-the-Rhine
Renters in Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.0% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −16.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Over-the-Rhine: 70.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (33.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 16.7 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 Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −43.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Over-the-Rhine: 21.4% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 43.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Over-the-Rhine is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1938 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, 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 Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $477 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $572 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $753 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,290 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$814 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Over-the-Rhine costs $1,290 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $814 a month since 2006–10, up 171%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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 Over-the-Rhine
Bachelor's degrees in Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.3% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Over-the-Rhine is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 28.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.3% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Over-the-Rhine have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the wider Cincinnati area (92.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.6 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Over-the-Rhine
| Period | Over-the-Rhine | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Over-the-Rhine is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Over-the-Rhine compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over-the-Rhine | 1.89 | 36.2 | 11.0% | 70.0% | 21.4% | 1945 | $1,290 | 53.3% | 90.9% | 4.9% |
| West End | 2.11 | 29.5 | 32.1% | 87.0% | 19.6% | 1965 | $843 | 23.4% | 84.4% | 10.0% |
| Mount Auburn | 1.83 | 34.9 | 5.2% | 66.3% | 15.5% | 1960 | $1,327 | 49.6% | 92.0% | 9.4% |
| Central Business District | 1.50 | 32.0 | 6.2% | 86.5% | 12.1% | 1976 | $1,890 | 60.3% | 95.3% | 2.1% |
| Cuf | 2.10 | 21.9 | 2.4% | 85.1% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,185 | 42.9% | 92.6% | 7.3% |
| Corryville | 2.07 | 23.4 | 2.5% | 92.5% | 13.1% | 1989 | $1,314 | 35.5% | 89.2% | 7.3% |
| Walnut Hills | 1.72 | 38.7 | 4.4% | 72.3% | 17.7% | 1947 | $1,054 | 46.8% | 84.7% | 2.4% |
| Clifton | 2.02 | 36.2 | 2.5% | 65.8% | 10.7% | 1946 | $941 | 65.8% | 98.1% | 2.5% |
| Avondale | 2.33 | 32.0 | 29.7% | 74.4% | 19.7% | 1945 | $911 | 19.9% | 87.8% | 15.9% |
| East Price Hill | 2.73 | 34.3 | 18.3% | 59.6% | 15.2% | 1948 | $957 | 20.9% | 80.2% | 10.5% |
| South Fairmount | 2.36 | 34.2 | 23.4% | 58.2% | 13.0% | 1944 | $941 | 13.7% | 88.4% | 9.3% |
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 Over-the-Rhine. 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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