Gilboa, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 230, Gilboa'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

Gilboa is a small community located in Ohio, within Putnam County. The total population is 230. It ranks as the 1092nd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilboa is 24.5 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 44.8% of the population under 18, Gilboa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilboa is $77,708. This is 9% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.1%. This is 156% 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 Gilboa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Gilboa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gilboa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gilboa, 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.