City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Celina, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Celina - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,017
Residents
$66,142
Median income
$158,800
Median home
$987
Median rent (state)

Celina - the verdict

Nationally, Celina sits in the 45th percentile for household income and the 63rd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

45th
percentile, household income
30th
percentile, home value
18th
percentile, median rent
63rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Celina, OH

Ohio's Celina is a small town, with 11,017 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Celina households earn a median of $66,142 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.5%. Home values in Celina run a median of $158,800, and the median resident age is 39.5 years. 21.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 65.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 16 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 45% from five years earlier. Celina reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1021.2 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 51.4°F with 39.8 inches of precipitation per year and 28.8 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: the state registers 92.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $987 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $228 across Ohio, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 31.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

11,017 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$66,142 /yr

Poverty 7.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Celina compare to other US cities?

Celina measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 45% higher than other cities
Home value 30% pricier than other cities
Median rent 18% pricier than other cities
Safety 63% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Ohio alone, Celina ranks #116 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Celina against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Ohio only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Ohio-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Ohio's city distribution

Among the 1,196 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Celina ranks #795 - the 33rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Celina only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#555 of 1,145
52nd percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#795 of 1,196
33rd percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#505 of 1,164
57th percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#545 of 1,196
54th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#490 of 1,196
59th percentile in Ohio

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Ohio only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

45thIncome percentile
63rdSafety percentile

45th percentile nationally for median household income · 63rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Celina's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Celina's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 61 Avg. percentile National median
Celina's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Celina's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$158,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 70% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Celina $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Celina, OH Celina, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Celina, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Celina, OH median $66,142/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Celina, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Celina, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,017
Median Income
$66,142
Median Home Value
$158,800
Median Age
39.5
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor force participation
65.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1021.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
46.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
975.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
51.4°F
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.8"

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,850 residents10,900 residents10,950 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,933 residents 10,936 residents ▲ +0.0%
Celina's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
16
housing units authorized
Single-Family
14
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 11
2020 48
2021 14
2022 21
2023 34
2024 16

Permit volume increased 45% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
90.3%
Carpool
6.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
1.6%

Based on 5,540 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Celina sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$987/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
31.6 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

Springdale
10,983 people
Coshocton
11,056 people
Urbana
11,153 people
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10,876 people
Brooklyn
11,203 people
Forestville
11,213 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Celina's 11,017 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Heartland, TX
11,019 people
Sierra Madre, CA
11,020 people
Guthrie, OK
11,021 people
Burlington, WI
11,021 people
Piedmont, CA
11,012 people
Shiloh, PA
11,022 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Celina's $66,142 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Iona, FL
$66,143 median income
Wills Point, TX
$66,144 median income
Luverne, MN
$66,145 median income
Hanson, OK
$66,136 median income
Spring Grove, PA
$66,136 median income
Fort Myers Shores, FL
$66,150 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Celina, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Celina, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.2% White 91.5% Black or African American 1.9% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 5.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Celina compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Celina (this city) 11,017 $66,142
Springdale 10,983 $72,500
Coshocton 11,056 $48,819
Urbana 11,153 $66,768
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Celina, OH?

What is the population of Celina, OH? +

11,017 people live in Celina, OH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Celina, OH? +

Median annual household income in Celina runs $66,142, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Celina? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Celina; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Celina, OH safe? +

Celina has a total crime rate of 1021.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Celina, OH? +

The median home value in Celina is $158,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Celina? +

Climate normals put Celina's yearly average temperature at 51.4°F, 39.8 inches of precipitation, and 28.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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