Rendville, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 149, Rendville'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

Rendville is a small community located in Ohio, within Perry County. The total population is 149. It ranks as the 1164th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rendville is 41.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. With 39.6% of the population under 18, Rendville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rendville is $2,499. This is 96% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 97% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 79.2%. This is 496% 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 unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $54,200. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 21.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rendville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 8.7%.

Education

40.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% higher 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 53.5%. Notably, 32.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rendville, 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.