Sugar Bush Knolls, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 328, Sugar Bush Knolls'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

Sugar Bush Knolls is a small community located in Ohio, within Portage County. The total population is 328. It ranks as the 993rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sugar Bush Knolls is 33.8 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Sugar Bush Knolls has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sugar Bush Knolls is $171,359. This is 140% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 112% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $436,500. Housing costs are 103% higher than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Sugar Bush Knolls is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sugar Bush Knolls has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

73.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sugar Bush Knolls in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 134% 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 99.5%. Notably, 53.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sugar Bush Knolls, 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.