Census-designated place · Ohio
Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio
Bainbridge, Geauga County, census-designated place, in Geauga County, Ohio. Bainbridge, Geauga County had 8,623 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±591). GEOID 3903585.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,623
±591 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 9,242
Median household income
$144,167
±$18,852 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$446,600
±$28,127 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$2,238
±$247 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Bainbridge, Geauga County and what county is it in?
Bainbridge, Geauga County is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Geauga County, Ohio. It covers 12.5 square miles of land, 739 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bainbridge, Geauga County is in the Cleveland, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bainbridge, Geauga County lies entirely within Bainbridge Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bainbridge, Geauga County, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Bainbridge, Geauga County's population at 8,623 (±591). The 2020 Census counted 9,242 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Bainbridge, Geauga County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Bainbridge, Geauga County | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,623 ±591 | 95,481 | +5,297 |
| Households | 3,416 ±252 | 35,807 | +2,199 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.13 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,501 ±258 | 37,716 | +2,284 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bainbridge, Geauga County?
The median resident of Bainbridge, Geauga County is 47.8 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.4%.
| Measure | Bainbridge, Geauga County | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 ±2.8 | 45.0 | +7.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±3.0 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4% ±3.7 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±3.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5% ±3.5 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 7.1% ±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.4% ±0.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 63.7% ±5.5 pts | 40.9% | −10.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.4% ±5.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±3.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bainbridge, Geauga County earn?
Half of Bainbridge, Geauga County's 3,416 households earn less than $144,167 a year (±$18,852), against $107,860 in Geauga County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $147,154 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Bainbridge, Geauga County | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $144,167 ±$18,852 | $107,860 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $187,224 ±$22,570 | $142,932 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,851 ±$9,329 | $53,583 | +$17,457 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3% ±5.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.6 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±1.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bainbridge, Geauga County?
Owners occupy 92.6% of Bainbridge, Geauga County's occupied homes and renters 7.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $446,600 by its owner (±$28,127). The median renter pays $2,238 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bainbridge, Geauga County | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $446,600 ±$28,127 | $331,100 | +$102,375 |
| Median gross rent | $2,238 ±$247 | $1,083 | +$636 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.9% ±22.7 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,574 ±$185 | $1,967 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.6% ±5.0 pts | 87.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.4% ±5.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,501 ±258 | 37,716 | +2,284 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.1% ±2.9 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±2.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±2.7 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bainbridge, Geauga County work and get to work?
66.7% of Bainbridge, Geauga County's workers drive alone and 28.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Bainbridge, Geauga County | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±5.7 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7% ±6.0 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4% ±2.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.3% ±6.2 pts | 16.7% | +16.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±2.5 | 27.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bainbridge, Geauga County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bainbridge, Geauga County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $142,014 (Tract 3117) to $144,120 (Tract 3118).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3118Geauga County | 8,002 | $144,120 |
| Tract 3117Geauga County | 4,922 | $142,014 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bainbridge, Geauga County) · Census block assignment files
How does Bainbridge, Geauga County compare with other places in Ohio?
Bainbridge, Geauga County ranks 51st of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 358th | 1,734 |
| Residents per square mile | 655th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 51st | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 44th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 50th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 18th | 1,453 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st | 1,613 |
| Median age | 348th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 216th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 34th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 736th | 1,731 |
Bainbridge, Geauga County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bainbridge, Geauga County?
21 of the 57 figures for Bainbridge, Geauga County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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