Hockingport, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 107, Hockingport'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

Hockingport is a small community located in Ohio, within Athens County. The total population is 107. It ranks as the 1212th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hockingport is 52.5 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, Hockingport has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hockingport is $110,671. This is 55% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hockingport, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $162,800. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Hockingport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hockingport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hockingport, 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.