Meyers Lake, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 842, Meyers Lake'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

Meyers Lake is a small community located in Ohio, within Stark County. The total population is 842. It ranks as the 723rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meyers Lake is 68.2 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 1.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 27.3% 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 Meyers Lake is $65,893. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $225,000. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meyers Lake has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

34.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher 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 96.7%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meyers Lake, 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.