Piqua city, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Piqua city is a small city located in Ohio, within Miami County. The total population is 20,533. It ranks as the 83rd most populous out of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Piqua city is 38.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Piqua city is $63,770. This is 8% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $124,900. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Piqua city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Piqua city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Piqua city, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.