McDermott, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, McDermott, Ohio had a total population of 423, the 923rd largest community in Ohio. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 12.0% is notably above the national average.
McDermott Quick Facts
How McDermott Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 366 | 423 | +15.6% |
| Median home value | $65,900 | $66,600 | +1.1% |
How McDermott Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
McDermott Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Scioto County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 17,728 | $34,713 | 35.4% | $103,300 |
| Wheelersburg | 6,313 | $63,132 | 11.4% | $210,000 |
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | $41,695 | 13.1% | $115,500 |
| New Boston | 2,470 | $22,932 | 31.0% | $64,200 |
| Rosemount | 2,199 | $41,742 | 13.4% | $111,900 |
| Franklin Furnace | 1,594 | $59,621 | 12.5% | $147,200 |
| Lucasville | 1,527 | $64,044 | 8.5% | $226,100 |
| South Webster | 873 | $60,417 | 16.3% | $113,100 |
| Clarktown | 802 | N/A | 20.8% | $207,400 |
| Sciotodale | 794 | $50,507 | 11.4% | $120,000 |
Cities Similar to McDermott
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeworth | 423 | $72,230 | $114,900 | 5.2% | 16.6% |
| Morral | 423 | $51,563 | $119,000 | 27.8% | 13.6% |
| Caledonia | 421 | $69,792 | $120,100 | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Nankin | 421 | $145,536 | $148,200 | 45.6% | 9.3% |
| Bowerston | 420 | N/A | $75,000 | 11.3% | 30.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 423, McDermott'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
McDermott is a small community located in Ohio, within Scioto County. The total population is 423. It ranks as the 923rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in McDermott is 15.5 years. This is 61% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 59.8% of the population under 18, McDermott has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in McDermott. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 12.0%. This is 152% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $66,600. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $214,800. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in McDermott 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
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 85.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for McDermott, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of McDermott, Ohio?
McDermott, Ohio has a population of 423 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in McDermott, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for McDermott — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in McDermott, OH?
The ACS sample for McDermott recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of McDermott, Ohio?
McDermott's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in McDermott, OH?
The median home value in McDermott is $66,600.
How educated is McDermott, Ohio?
0.0% of adults (25+) in McDermott hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.