Xenia city, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Xenia city, Ohio Demographics
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As of 2026, Xenia city, Ohio has a total population of 25,555, the 59th largest city in Ohio, with a median household income of $54,616, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.2%.

Xenia city Quick Facts

Population 25,555

Median Household Income $54,616

Median Home Value $147,300

Poverty Rate 17.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 59.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

High School Graduation Rate 89.6%

Diversity Index 33/100

Population 25,555 59th of 1,264

Median Income $54,616 below average

Poverty Rate 17.2% 39% higher national

Median Home Value $147,300 average

How Xenia city Compares

Median Household Income

Xenia city

$54,616

$69,680

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Xenia city

$147,300

$199,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.2%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 22.1%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%

58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.0%

Renter 41.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

25.1%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Xenia city Rankings in Ohio

#59 Population of 1,264

#837 Median Income of 1,264

#517 Education of 1,264

#576 Home Value of 1,264

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Other Cities in Greene County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bellbrook city	7,344	$101,455	2.9%	$246,200

Cities Similar to Xenia city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Barberton city	24,977	$48,943	$120,100	17.9%	16.9%
Riverside city	24,432	$59,271	$139,100	21.7%	16.6%
Sandusky city	24,748	$47,827	$104,800	20.5%	24.2%
Maple Heights city	23,350	$52,823	$89,600	15.3%	26.4%
Wooster city	27,012	$65,888	$198,400	34.4%	10.0%

Population Overview

Xenia city is a mid-sized community located in Ohio, within Greene County. The total population is 25,555. It ranks as the 59th most populous out of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Xenia city is 39.6 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Xenia city is $54,616. This is 22% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $147,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Xenia city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Xenia city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Xenia 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Xenia city, Ohio?

Xenia city, Ohio has a population of 25,555 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Xenia city, OH?

The median household income in Xenia city is $54,616, which is 30% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Xenia city, OH?

The poverty rate in Xenia city is 17.2%. This means approximately 4,310 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Xenia city, Ohio?

Xenia city's population is 80.5% White, 7.6% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Xenia city, OH?

The median home value in Xenia city is $147,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.

How educated is Xenia city, Ohio?

21.2% of adults (25+) in Xenia city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.