Put-in-Bay, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 126, Put-in-Bay'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

Put-in-Bay is a small community located in Ohio, within Ottawa County. The total population is 126. It ranks as the 1189th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Put-in-Bay is 55.6 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 2.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.6% 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 Put-in-Bay is $63,750. This is 11% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 19.7%. This is 314% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $450,000. Housing costs are 109% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Put-in-Bay has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 7.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.1% vs 2.5%).

Education

34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher 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 Put-in-Bay, 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.