Otway, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Otway, Ohio had a total population of 83, the 1232nd largest village in Ohio, with a median household income of $75,469, which is 6% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 9.8% is notably above the national average.
Otway Quick Facts
How Otway 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 | 62 | 83 | +33.9% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $75,469 | +3.4% |
How Otway 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+)
Otway Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Scioto County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 17,728 | $34,713 | 35.4% | $103,300 |
| Wheelersburg | 6,313 | $63,132 | 11.4% | $210,000 |
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | $41,695 | 13.1% | $115,500 |
| New Boston | 2,470 | $22,932 | 31.0% | $64,200 |
| Rosemount | 2,199 | $41,742 | 13.4% | $111,900 |
| Franklin Furnace | 1,594 | $59,621 | 12.5% | $147,200 |
| Lucasville | 1,527 | $64,044 | 8.5% | $226,100 |
| South Webster | 873 | $60,417 | 16.3% | $113,100 |
| Clarktown | 802 | N/A | 20.8% | $207,400 |
| Sciotodale | 794 | $50,507 | 11.4% | $120,000 |
Cities Similar to Otway
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort | 81 | N/A | N/A | 38.3% | 0.0% |
| Rose Farm | 77 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| Ithaca | 78 | $68,750 | $93,800 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Norwich | 85 | $62,750 | $115,300 | 20.9% | 15.3% |
| Elgin | 81 | $90,972 | $114,400 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 83, Otway'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
Otway is a small community located in Ohio, within Scioto County. The total population is 83. It ranks as the 1232nd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Otway is 31.3 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Otway is $75,469. This is 6% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. 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 Otway 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
9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Otway, 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 Otway, Ohio?
Otway, Ohio has a population of 83 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Otway, OH?
The median household income in Otway is $75,469, which is 7% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Otway, OH?
The poverty rate in Otway is 13.3%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Otway, Ohio?
Otway's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Otway, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Otway — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Otway, Ohio?
9.5% of adults (25+) in Otway hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.