Gambier is a village located in Knox County Ohio. Gambier has a 2024 population of 2,366. Gambier is currently growing at a rate of 1.55% annually and its population has increased by 6.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,220 in 2020.
The average household income in Gambier is $83,195 with a poverty rate of 28.82%. The median age in Gambier is 20.4 years: 20.9 years for males, and 20.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gambier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,879 | 91.04% |
| Asian | 90 | 4.36% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 31 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273 | 1.68 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 166 | 0 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 83 | 2.84 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 14 | 2.5 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 10 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.68
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.29% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 19.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 57.71% |
| High School Graduate | 57 | 16.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 14 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 349 | 341 | 270 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,000 | $90,909 | $60,778 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,500 | $53,750 | $60,694 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$60,500
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$60,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.4% of Gambier residents speak only English, while 7.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 456 | 132 | 28.95% |
28.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.65%
Male Poverty Rate
28.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gambier is White, with 28.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gambier is White, with 28.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 100% |
| High School | 59.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 29.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 34.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,188 | $83,980 |
| Households | - | $83,195 |
| Married Families | $87,841 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $82,688 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
9.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
11.1%
Male Marriage Rate
8.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.84%
Born in Gambier
92.78%
Native Born
7.22%
Foreign Born
6.64%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
92.78% of Gambier residents were born in the United States, with 51.84% having been born in Ohio. 6.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,549 | 36 | 1.43% |
| 2028 | 2,513 | 37 | 1.49% |
| 2027 | 2,476 | 37 | 1.52% |
| 2026 | 2,439 | 36 | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 2,403 | 37 | 1.56% |
| 2024 | 2,366 | 36 | 1.55% |
| 2023 | 2,330 | 26 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 2,304 | 536 | 30.32% |
| 2021 | 1,768 | -452 | -20.36% |
| 2020 | 2,220 | -264 | -10.63% |
| 2019 | 2,484 | 28 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2,456 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 2,453 | 27 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 2,426 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 2,437 | -37 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 2,474 | 47 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 2,427 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,434 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 2,419 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,419 | 0 | 0% |