Magnetic Springs, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 359, Magnetic Springs'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

Magnetic Springs is a small community located in Ohio, within Union County. The total population is 359. It ranks as the 969th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Magnetic Springs is 35.1 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Magnetic Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Magnetic Springs is $77,813. 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 17.8%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $137,500. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Magnetic Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Magnetic Springs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Magnetic Springs, 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.