Octa, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 63, Octa'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

Octa is a small community located in Ohio, within Fayette County. The total population is 63. It ranks as the 1249th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Octa is 29.6 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 39.7% of the population under 18, Octa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.7% 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 Octa is $27,750. This is 61% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 66% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 76.2%. This is 473% 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 Octa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $77,500. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Octa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Octa was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

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 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Octa, 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.