New Riegel, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 316, New Riegel'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

New Riegel is a small community located in Ohio, within Seneca County. The total population is 316. It ranks as the 1003rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Riegel is 32.7 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 37.3% of the population under 18, New Riegel has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Riegel is $63,750. This is 11% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $119,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, New Riegel is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Riegel is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.4% vs 4.8%).

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Riegel, 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.