Buchtel, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 451, Buchtel'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

Buchtel is a small community located in Ohio, within Athens County. The total population is 451. It ranks as the 908th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buchtel is 38.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Buchtel has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buchtel is $70,000. This is 2% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $150,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Buchtel is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Buchtel is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 86.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Buchtel, 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.