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Bremen, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bremen, Ohio had a total population of 2,001, the 491st largest village in Ohio, with a median household income of $61,078, which is 14% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bremen Quick Facts

Population 2,001
Median Household Income $61,078
Median Home Value $166,400
Poverty Rate 15.7%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Median Age 35.0 years
Homeownership Rate 78.6%
Affordability Ratio 2.7x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
High School Graduation Rate 95.0%
Diversity Index 8/100
Population 2,001 491st of 1,264
Median Income $61,078 below average
Poverty Rate 15.7% 26% higher than national
Median Home Value $166,400 average

How Bremen Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,6762,001+19.4%
Median household income$61,250$61,078-0.3%
Median home value$156,400$166,400+6.4%

How Bremen Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%
$25K-$50K 19.1%
$50K-$100K 43.0%
$100K+ 25.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
2.1%
$15K-$20K
4.7%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
3.2%
$35K-$40K
4.3%
$40K-$45K
4.7%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
16.5%
$60K-$75K
13.1%
$75K-$100K
13.5%
$100K-$125K
12.6%
$125K-$150K
6.3%
$150K-$200K
5.6%
$200K+
0.7%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $991/mo 19.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

8out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Bremen Rankings in Ohio

#491 Population of 1,264
#725 Median Income of 1,191
#646 Education of 1,264
#529 Home Value of 1,206

Other Cities in Fairfield County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lancaster 41,249 $59,133 12.6% $193,900
Baltimore 3,050 $59,769 12.5% $231,300
Fairfield Beach 1,432 $48,640 8.1% $215,300
Pleasantville 908 $66,731 20.6% $154,900
Millersport 838 $81,250 8.8% $236,500
Stoutsville 647 $74,500 3.5% $200,800
Hide-A-Way Hills 646 N/A 0.0% $267,900
Thurston 597 $62,188 11.6% $157,500
Carroll 595 $74,688 5.0% $276,100
Amanda 541 $44,688 24.2% $168,400

Cities Similar to Bremen

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Coal Grove2,022$61,250$94,50012.4%15.1%
Navarre2,047$59,542$146,00016.7%8.5%
Peebles1,944$62,500$120,80014.9%24.2%
Antwerp1,916$58,036$144,80015.2%9.7%
Windham2,020$54,219$128,7007.0%23.0%

Population Overview

Bremen is a small community located in Ohio, within Fairfield County. The total population is 2,001. It ranks as the 491st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bremen is 35.0 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bremen is $61,078. This is 14% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $166,400. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Bremen is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bremen has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bremen, 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 Bremen, Ohio?

Bremen, Ohio has a population of 2,001 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bremen, OH?

The median household income in Bremen is $61,078, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bremen, OH?

The poverty rate in Bremen is 15.7%. This means approximately 314 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bremen, Ohio?

Bremen's population is 95.8% White, 0.0% Black, 1.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bremen, OH?

The median home value in Bremen is $166,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.

How educated is Bremen, Ohio?

17.8% of adults (25+) in Bremen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.