Obetz is a village located in Franklin County Ohio. Obetz has a 2024 population of 7,453. Obetz is currently growing at a rate of 6.91% annually and its population has increased by 34.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,525 in 2020.
The average household income in Obetz is $85,955 with a poverty rate of 18.21%. The median age in Obetz is 32.2 years: 28.1 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Obetz was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,226 | 83.04% |
| Black or African American | 590 | 9.38% |
| Other race | 249 | 3.96% |
| Two or more races | 201 | 3.19% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,167 | 2.9 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 1,040 | 3.77 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 594 | 1.2 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 352 | 3.34 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Male | 181 | 2.69 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 352 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 641 | 16.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 4.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,465 | 37.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 3.69% |
| Some College | 839 | 21.49% |
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 | 3,319 | 2,896 | 665 |
| Black | 264 | 243 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 113 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 133 | 33 |
| Other Race | 78 | 40 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,778 | $82,368 | $73,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,433 | $66,326 | $66,505 |
| High School Graduate | $41,802 | $52,563 | $32,578 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,125 | $65,104 | $22,212 |
| Overall | $52,081 | $62,132 | $40,213 |
| Some College | $44,107 | $64,120 | $39,702 |
$52,081
Average Earnings
$62,132
Average Male
$40,213
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.93% of Obetz residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,932 | 627 | 12.71% |
| Black | 574 | 273 | 47.56% |
| Other | 249 | 218 | 87.55% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 218 | 53.43% |
| Multiple | 201 | 1 | 0.5% |
18.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.69%
Male Poverty Rate
16.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Obetz is Other, with 87.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Obetz is Multiple, with 0.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.31% |
| High School | 12.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.72% |
| Some College | 10.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.86% |
| Female Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,531 | $96,464 |
| Households | $81,200 | $85,955 |
| Married Families | $102,674 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,500 | $49,811 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
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
340
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 155 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 8.21% |
| Black | 21 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 9.27% |
| Other Race | 11 | 12.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
77.98%
Born in Obetz
96.87%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
2.24%
Naturalized
96.87% of Obetz residents were born in the United States, with 77.98% having been born in Ohio. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,863 | 482 | 5.14% |
| 2028 | 9,381 | 482 | 5.42% |
| 2027 | 8,899 | 482 | 5.73% |
| 2026 | 8,417 | 482 | 6.07% |
| 2025 | 7,935 | 482 | 6.47% |
| 2024 | 7,453 | 482 | 6.91% |
| 2023 | 6,971 | 945 | 15.68% |
| 2022 | 6,026 | 228 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 5,798 | 273 | 4.94% |
| 2020 | 5,525 | 316 | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 5,209 | 108 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 5,101 | 118 | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 4,983 | 90 | 1.84% |
| 2016 | 4,893 | 70 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 4,823 | 55 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 4,768 | 42 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 4,726 | 61 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 4,665 | 64 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 4,601 | 48 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 4,553 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,977 | 810 | 25.58% |
| 1990 | 3,167 | 72 | 2.33% |
| 1980 | 3,095 | -6,768 | -68.62% |