Oakwood (Paulding County), Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 499, Oakwood (Paulding County)'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

Oakwood (Paulding County) is a small community located in Ohio, within Paulding County. The total population is 499. It ranks as the 882nd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oakwood (Paulding County) is 33.8 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Oakwood (Paulding County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oakwood (Paulding County) is $46,172. This is 35% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.1%. This is 88% 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 unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $81,400. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Oakwood (Paulding County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oakwood (Paulding County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 4.8%).

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oakwood (Paulding County), 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.