Nettle Lake, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Nettle Lake, Ohio had a total population of 180, the 1139th 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%.
Nettle Lake Quick Facts
How Nettle Lake 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 | 213 | 180 | -15.5% |
| Median home value | $43,900 | $47,500 | +8.2% |
How Nettle Lake 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+)
Nettle Lake Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Williams County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan | 8,631 | $52,865 | 19.0% | $144,400 |
| Montpelier | 3,905 | $41,269 | 15.7% | $106,900 |
| Edgerton | 2,049 | $45,216 | 15.2% | $115,000 |
| West Unity | 1,812 | $66,759 | 12.6% | $110,500 |
| Stryker | 1,155 | $72,569 | 4.7% | $119,400 |
| Pioneer | 1,024 | $44,671 | 21.8% | $152,400 |
| Edon | 773 | $74,219 | 8.9% | $110,100 |
| Lake Seneca | 532 | $86,202 | 6.2% | $193,200 |
| Kunkle | 244 | N/A | 30.3% | $46,700 |
| Alvordton | 190 | N/A | 29.5% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Nettle Lake
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | 179 | $98,750 | $235,000 | 28.9% | 7.3% |
| Latty | 182 | $90,000 | $98,600 | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Butlerville | 178 | $85,875 | $137,500 | 16.5% | 12.9% |
| Connorville | 183 | N/A | N/A | 30.9% | 54.6% |
| Milton Center | 183 | $63,438 | $59,200 | 2.6% | 23.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 180, Nettle 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
Nettle Lake is a small community located in Ohio, within Williams County. The total population is 180. It ranks as the 1139th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Nettle Lake is 43.9 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Nettle Lake. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Nettle Lake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $47,500. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $214,800. 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Nettle Lake has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.3% vs 4.8%).
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 92.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Nettle 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nettle Lake, Ohio?
Nettle Lake, Ohio has a population of 180 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Nettle Lake, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Nettle Lake — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Nettle Lake, OH?
The ACS sample for Nettle Lake 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 Nettle Lake, Ohio?
Nettle Lake's population is 91.7% White, 0.0% Black, 8.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Nettle Lake, OH?
The median home value in Nettle Lake is $47,500.
How educated is Nettle Lake, Ohio?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Nettle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.