Paulding is a village located in Paulding County Ohio. Paulding has a 2024 population of 3,523. It is also the county seat of Paulding County. Paulding is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,555 in 2020.
The average household income in Paulding is $66,221 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Paulding is 40.9 years: 40.6 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paulding was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,945 | 83.83% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 11.9% |
| Native American | 58 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 1.39% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,562 | 2.22 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Married | 623 | 2.68 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 579 | 1.11 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 324 | 3.16 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 36 | 3.58 | 0 | 100 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 176 | 7.22% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 10.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 8.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 2.55% |
| High School Graduate | 977 | 40.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 683 | 28.04% |
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 | 2,128 | 1,981 | 251 |
| Hispanic | 193 | 118 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 89 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 19 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 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 native american people with a rate of 63.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $59,408 | $34,570 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,833 | $82,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,949 | $55,239 | $35,823 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,899 | $50,216 | $35,223 |
| Some College | $43,594 | $51,853 | $29,615 |
$39,899
Average Earnings
$50,216
Average Male
$35,223
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.43% of Paulding residents speak only English, while 9.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,853 | 380 | 13.32% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 66 | 16.22% |
| Multiple | 418 | 53 | 12.68% |
| Other | 34 | 13 | 38.24% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
11.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paulding is Other, with 38.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paulding is Multiple, with 12.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.58% |
| Some College | 13.41% |
| High School | 3.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.84% |
| Male Employed | 12.51% |
| Female Employed | 8.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,125 | $77,955 |
| Households | $56,308 | $66,221 |
| Married Families | $96,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,049 | $44,681 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
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
171
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 31 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 6.34% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 7.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
70.2%
Born in Paulding
95.87%
Native Born
4.13%
Foreign Born
3.39%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
95.87% of Paulding residents were born in the United States, with 70.2% having been born in Ohio. 3.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,483 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 3,491 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 3,499 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 3,507 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 3,515 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 3,523 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 3,531 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 3,547 | -29 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 3,576 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 3,555 | 131 | 3.83% |
| 2019 | 3,424 | -20 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 3,444 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 3,461 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 3,467 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 3,489 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 3,491 | -29 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 3,520 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,535 | -24 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 3,559 | -34 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 3,593 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,595 | 990 | 38% |
| 1990 | 2,605 | -149 | -5.41% |
| 1980 | 2,754 | -229 | -7.68% |
| 1970 | 2,983 | 47 | 1.6% |
| 1960 | 2,936 | -547 | -15.7% |