Bidwell, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 904, Bidwell's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bidwell is a small community located in Ohio, within Gallia County. The total population is 904. It ranks as the 710th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bidwell is 33.5 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Bidwell has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bidwell is $60,417. This is 15% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 40.6%. This is 205% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bidwell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $99,700. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Bidwell is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bidwell is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bidwell, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.