Moscow, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 147, Moscow'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

Moscow is a small community located in Ohio, within Clermont County. The total population is 147. It ranks as the 1170th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moscow is 52.4 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. 16.3% 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 Moscow is $48,125. This is 33% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.0%. This is 156% 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 Moscow, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $74,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Moscow is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Moscow has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 90.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moscow, 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.