Bowersville, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bowersville, Ohio had a total population of 216, the 1106th largest village in Ohio, with a median household income of $72,500, which is 2% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
- Unemployment rate of 9.2% is notably above the national average.
Bowersville Quick Facts
How Bowersville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 237 | 216 | -8.9% |
| Median household income | $54,432 | $72,500 | +33.2% |
| Median home value | $114,600 | $176,000 | +53.6% |
How Bowersville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bowersville Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek | 47,126 | $110,088 | 6.9% | $279,600 |
| Fairborn | 34,534 | $61,751 | 13.7% | $175,000 |
| Xenia | 25,689 | $56,029 | 17.9% | $162,400 |
| Bellbrook | 7,394 | $111,513 | 3.3% | $264,300 |
| Cedarville | 4,070 | $63,750 | 23.5% | $200,800 |
| Yellow Springs | 3,711 | $85,982 | 8.4% | $332,000 |
| Shawnee Hills | 2,534 | $108,750 | 2.5% | $198,900 |
| Jamestown | 2,229 | $56,667 | 16.4% | $146,500 |
| Wilberforce | 1,951 | $67,019 | 15.6% | $145,900 |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | 1,508 | $89,615 | 7.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Bowersville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 216 | $76,492 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Brandt | 210 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 18.6% |
| Gordon | 222 | $71,250 | $129,900 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Leesville | 221 | $70,208 | $79,100 | 0.0% | 15.8% |
| Marengo | 220 | $68,750 | $195,800 | 29.0% | 20.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 216, Bowersville'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
Bowersville is a small community located in Ohio, within Greene County. The total population is 216. It ranks as the 1106th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bowersville is 39.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bowersville is $72,500. This is 2% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 9.2%. This is 93% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $176,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Bowersville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bowersville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.
Education
23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 95.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bowersville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bowersville, Ohio?
Bowersville, Ohio has a population of 216 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bowersville, OH?
The median household income in Bowersville is $72,500, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bowersville, OH?
The poverty rate in Bowersville is 7.9%. This means approximately 17 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bowersville, Ohio?
Bowersville's population is 93.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bowersville, OH?
The median home value in Bowersville is $176,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Bowersville, Ohio?
23.6% of adults (25+) in Bowersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.