Mount Gilead is a village located in Morrow County Ohio. Mount Gilead has a 2024 population of 3,543. It is also the county seat of Morrow County. Mount Gilead is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,502 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Gilead is $57,971 with a poverty rate of 14.66%. The median age in Mount Gilead is 33.7 years: 30.4 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Gilead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,499 | 85.38% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 8.88% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 5.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,166 | 2.4 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 520 | 1.11 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 317 | 3.56 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 303 | 3.33 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Male | 26 | 3.12 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 263 | 14.38% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 143 | 7.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 753 | 41.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 459 | 25.1% |
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 | 1,652 | 1,449 | 190 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 45 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 40 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 38 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,264 | $65,809 | $43,088 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,818 | $53,056 | $39,709 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,286 | $59,712 | $37,116 |
| Some College | $34,135 | $63,846 | $29,941 |
$38,286
Average Earnings
$59,712
Average Male
$37,116
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.96% of Mount Gilead residents speak only English, while 0.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,399 | 393 | 16.38% |
| Black | 126 | 17 | 13.49% |
14.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.45%
Male Poverty Rate
17.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Gilead is White, with 16.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Gilead is Black, with 13.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.86% |
| High School | 18.57% |
| Some College | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,233 | $67,634 |
| Households | $51,534 | $57,971 |
| Married Families | $74,805 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,286 | $39,090 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
232
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 11.42% |
| Black | 17 | 28.81% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
79.36%
Born in Mount Gilead
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mount Gilead residents were born in the United States, with 79.36% having been born in Ohio. 0% 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 | 3,595 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 3,584 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 3,574 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 3,564 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 3,553 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 3,543 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 3,533 | 20 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 3,513 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,515 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 3,502 | -184 | -4.99% |
| 2019 | 3,686 | 16 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 3,670 | 19 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 3,651 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 3,654 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 3,660 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 3,657 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 3,652 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,653 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 3,651 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,652 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,290 | 444 | 15.6% |
| 1990 | 2,846 | -65 | -2.23% |
| 1980 | 2,911 | -60 | -2.02% |
| 1970 | 2,971 | 183 | 6.56% |
| 1960 | 2,788 | -807 | -22.45% |