Tuppers Plains, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tuppers Plains, Ohio had a total population of 515, the 875th largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,250, which is 21% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tuppers Plains Quick Facts
How Tuppers Plains 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 | 498 | 515 | +3.4% |
| Median household income | $53,214 | $56,250 | +5.7% |
How Tuppers Plains 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+)
Tuppers Plains Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Meigs County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleport | 2,167 | $42,118 | 23.0% | $87,700 |
| Pomeroy | 1,565 | $33,333 | 39.6% | $64,900 |
| Racine | 1,098 | $42,500 | 23.4% | $135,000 |
| Rutland | 956 | $53,603 | 26.0% | $83,800 |
| Syracuse | 593 | $46,250 | 16.4% | $121,200 |
Cities Similar to Tuppers Plains
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourneville | 509 | N/A | $84,300 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| Bergholz | 510 | $56,875 | $65,300 | 12.4% | 23.7% |
| Rayland | 507 | $57,188 | $118,000 | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| Portage | 498 | $56,316 | $131,700 | 34.0% | 24.5% |
| Beaver | 534 | N/A | $165,800 | 6.0% | 28.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 515, Tuppers Plains'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
Tuppers Plains is a small community located in Ohio, within Meigs County. The total population is 515. It ranks as the 875th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tuppers Plains is 41.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. 14.0% 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 Tuppers Plains is $56,250. This is 21% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $142,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Tuppers Plains is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Tuppers Plains 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
11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 84.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tuppers Plains, 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 Tuppers Plains, Ohio?
Tuppers Plains, Ohio has a population of 515 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tuppers Plains, OH?
The median household income in Tuppers Plains is $56,250, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tuppers Plains, OH?
The poverty rate in Tuppers Plains is 18.6%. This means approximately 96 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tuppers Plains, Ohio?
Tuppers Plains's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tuppers Plains, OH?
The median home value in Tuppers Plains is $142,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Tuppers Plains, Ohio?
11.4% of adults (25+) in Tuppers Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.