Miller City, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 186, Miller City'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

Miller City is a small community located in Ohio, within Putnam County. The total population is 186. It ranks as the 1128th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miller City is 34.0 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miller City is $84,375. This is 18% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.6%. This is 88% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Miller City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $157,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Miller City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Miller City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Miller City, 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.