Little Hocking, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 167, Little Hocking'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

Little Hocking is a small community located in Ohio, within Washington County. The total population is 167. It ranks as the 1149th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little Hocking is 30.2 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 48.5% of the population under 18, Little Hocking has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 28.7%. This is 116% 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 Little Hocking, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $189,300. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $214,800. 79.3% 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 Little Hocking 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

46.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% higher 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 Little Hocking, 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.