Population 47,747 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Pickerington is a place of big households: 3.01 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.89, even as the national average fell. Only ten of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have larger 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 Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pickerington is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.4, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
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 Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Pickerington as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the wider Columbus area (12.7%). The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, 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 Pickerington
Renters in Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pickerington is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a quarter of owners (27.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.4 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 Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Pickerington than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Pickerington has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have newer homes.
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 Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,210 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,222 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,364 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,829 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$620 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Pickerington runs $1,829 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $620 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% 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 center; the highest are 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 Pickerington
Bachelor's degrees in Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Pickerington is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.1%) 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 5.2 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pickerington: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Pickerington
| Period | Pickerington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pickerington runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.8 points, a smaller shift than 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).
Pickerington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington | 3.01 | 38.1 | 11.0% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 1996 | $1,829 | 48.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| Brice | 2.65 | 31.6 | 34.3% | 56.2% | 9.5% | 2004 | $1,393 | 22.6% | 93.6% | 14.6% |
| Canal Winchester | 2.72 | 35.8 | 15.9% | 37.4% | 7.5% | 1999 | $1,404 | 35.3% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Reynoldsburg | 2.49 | 37.3 | 16.5% | 43.3% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,386 | 29.8% | 90.6% | 4.5% |
| Lockville | 2.57 | 47.9 | 6.1% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 1997 | $1,600 | 47.8% | 93.9% | 1.8% |
| Etna | 3.03 | 36.8 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,439 | 34.2% | 95.5% | 2.6% |
| Groveport | 2.55 | 40.4 | 12.1% | 43.9% | 5.6% | 1984 | $1,212 | 28.5% | 95.3% | 4.8% |
| Stoudertown | 2.75 | 42.5 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 1992 | $808 | 38.2% | 96.9% | 2.0% |
| Black Lick | 2.90 | 37.6 | 12.0% | 21.3% | 4.2% | 2003 | $1,636 | 45.6% | 87.1% | 2.3% |
| Lithopolis | 2.95 | 40.7 | 4.4% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 1997 | $1,848 | 41.7% | 96.1% | 2.4% |
| Whitehall | 2.49 | 36.4 | 25.4% | 59.1% | 8.1% | 1962 | $1,165 | 13.8% | 86.7% | 7.8% |
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 Pickerington. 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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