Jerusalem, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 124, Jerusalem'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

Jerusalem is a small community located in Ohio, within Monroe County. The total population is 124. It ranks as the 1194th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jerusalem is 37.7 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, Jerusalem has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 17.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jerusalem is $30,625. This is 57% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 76% 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 Jerusalem, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $108,800. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Jerusalem was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jerusalem, 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.