Township · Ohio
Bainbridge Township, Ohio
Bainbridge Township, township, in Geauga County, Ohio. Bainbridge Township had 12,955 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,893 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,924 (±27). GEOID 3905503590.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,955
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,893 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,924 ±27
Median household income
$143,156
±$16,734 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$440,500
±$21,062 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$2,573
±$1,583 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Bainbridge Township and what county is it in?
Bainbridge Township is a township in Geauga County, Ohio. It covers 25.6 square miles of land, 504 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Bainbridge Township: Bainbridge (CDP, 9,242 in 2020).
Bainbridge Township is in the Cleveland, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bainbridge Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,955 people lived in Bainbridge Township on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 12,893 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,924 (±27).
| Measure | Bainbridge Township | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,924±27 | 95,481 | +1,465 |
| Households | 5,145±217 | 35,807 | +513 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.10 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,294±236 | 37,716 | +569 |
Bainbridge Township's population since 2000
From 10,916 in 2000 to 12,955 in 2025: up 18.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bainbridge Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Township?
The median resident of Bainbridge Township is 46.8 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bainbridge Township | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8±2.6 | 45.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±2.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3%±2.4 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 49.5%±2.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±2.7 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.9%±0.7 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.6%±4.4 pts | 40.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 29.6%±4.5 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1%±2.9 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.1 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 Township earn?
Half of Bainbridge Township's 5,145 households earn less than $143,156 a year (±$16,734), against $107,860 in Geauga County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $145,023 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bainbridge Township | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $143,156±$16,734 | $107,860 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $184,235±$19,302 | $142,932 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,238±$7,316 | $53,583 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.4%±3.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±1.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9%±1.8 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 Township?
Owners occupy 86.0% of Bainbridge Township's occupied homes and renters 14.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $440,500 by its owner (±$21,062). The median renter pays $2,573 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bainbridge Township | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $440,500±$21,062 | $331,100 | +$58,616 |
| Median gross rent | $2,573±$1,583 | $1,083 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1%±17.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,545±$161 | $1,967 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.0%±3.9 pts | 87.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.0%±3.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,294±236 | 37,716 | +569 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.6%±3.0 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3%±2.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1%±2.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1%±1.7 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 Township work and get to work?
64.1% of Bainbridge Township's workers drive alone and 30.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Bainbridge Township | Geauga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.4%±4.2 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.5 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.1%±5.1 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±2.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.8%±5.1 pts | 16.7% | +20.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±2.8 | 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 Township?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bainbridge Township (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 Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Bainbridge Township compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bainbridge Township is the 970th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 86th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Bainbridge Township ranks 52nd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 86th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 665th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 734th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 52nd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 45th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 56th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 10th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 1,100th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 405th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 518th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 20th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 626th | 1,731 |
Bainbridge Township'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 Township?
14 of the 57 figures for Bainbridge Township 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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