Pekin, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pekin, Ohio had a total population of 369, the 963rd largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $51,929, which is 27% lower than the state average. 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 1.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Pekin Quick Facts
How Pekin 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 | 405 | 369 | -8.9% |
| Median household income | $52,333 | $51,929 | -0.8% |
How Pekin 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+)
Pekin Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Carroll County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 2,810 | $55,750 | 14.9% | $138,000 |
| Malvern | 1,502 | $30,630 | 26.7% | $129,200 |
| Lake Mohawk | 1,409 | $75,496 | 1.3% | $336,500 |
| Sherrodsville | 353 | $73,542 | 6.0% | $98,000 |
| Dellroy | 236 | $58,750 | 12.3% | $120,100 |
| Leesville | 221 | $70,208 | 15.8% | $79,100 |
Cities Similar to Pekin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 361 | N/A | $137,500 | 14.6% | 0.0% |
| Minford | 379 | N/A | $221,300 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Austinburg | 359 | N/A | $162,500 | 13.0% | 13.3% |
| Pitsburg | 370 | $54,931 | $161,800 | 17.5% | 10.0% |
| Zaleski | 386 | N/A | N/A | 9.8% | 9.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 369, Pekin'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
Pekin is a small community located in Ohio, within Carroll County. The total population is 369. It ranks as the 963rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pekin is 51.0 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.0% 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 Pekin is $51,929. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Pekin. 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 Pekin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Pekin 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
1.2% 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. This is 96% 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 79.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pekin, 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 Pekin, Ohio?
Pekin, Ohio has a population of 369 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pekin, OH?
The median household income in Pekin is $51,929, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pekin, OH?
The ACS sample for Pekin 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 Pekin, Ohio?
Pekin's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pekin, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pekin — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Pekin, Ohio?
1.2% of adults (25+) in Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.