Ontario is a city located in Richland County Ohio. Ontario has a 2024 population of 6,650. Ontario is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,662 in 2020.
The average household income in Ontario is $78,871 with a poverty rate of 7.94%. The median age in Ontario is 41.8 years: 37.6 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ontario was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,771 | 86.8% |
| Asian | 277 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 256 | 3.85% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 2.93% |
| Black or African American | 144 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,655 | 2.47 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 1,453 | 2.98 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 882 | 1.09 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Female | 232 | 4.38 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Male | 88 | 2.88 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 504 | 10.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 652 | 13.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 489 | 10.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,549 | 32.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 2.95% |
| Some College | 1,211 | 25.73% |
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 | 4,232 | 3,930 | 1,061 |
| Asian | 217 | 217 | 80 |
| Other Race | 131 | 131 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| Black | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,950 | $68,227 | $39,943 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,481 | $0 | $45,596 |
| High School Graduate | $30,417 | $47,750 | $23,807 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,172 | $49,279 | $31,723 |
| Some College | $45,961 | $48,014 | $30,852 |
$45,172
Average Earnings
$49,279
Average Male
$31,723
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.09% of Ontario residents speak only English, while 10.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,676 | 404 | 7.12% |
| Asian | 277 | 100 | 36.1% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 17 | 19.77% |
| Multiple | 195 | 11 | 5.64% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
7.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.3%
Male Poverty Rate
8.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ontario is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ontario is Multiple, with 5.64% 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 14.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.62% |
| Some College | 6.11% |
| High School | 5.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
| Female Employed | 4.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,028 | $94,589 |
| Households | $65,905 | $78,871 |
| Married Families | $89,405 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,930 | $40,986 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
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
423
Number of Veterans
317
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 396 | 8.88% |
| Other Race | 27 | 12.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
71.05%
Born in Ontario
92.6%
Native Born
7.4%
Foreign Born
3.67%
Non Citizen
3.73%
Naturalized
92.6% of Ontario residents were born in the United States, with 71.05% having been born in Ohio. 3.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,635 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 6,638 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 6,641 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 6,644 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 6,647 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 6,650 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 6,653 | -9 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 6,662 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 6,681 | 19 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 6,662 | 564 | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 6,098 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 6,088 | 14 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 6,074 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,092 | -18 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 6,110 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 6,131 | -17 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 6,148 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 6,162 | -22 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 6,184 | -45 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 6,229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,303 | 1,277 | 31.72% |
| 1990 | 4,026 | -97 | -2.35% |
| 1980 | 4,123 | -222 | -5.11% |
| 1970 | 4,345 | 1,296 | 42.51% |
| 1960 | 3,049 | -3,586 | -54.05% |