City · Ohio
Germantown, Ohio
Germantown, city, in Montgomery County, Ohio. Germantown had 5,947 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,796 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,825 (±18). GEOID 3929932.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,947
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,796 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,825 ±18
Median household income
$90,125
±$14,781 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$205,900
±$24,285 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,004
±$194 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Germantown and what county is it in?
Germantown is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 1,373 residents per square mile in 2020.
Germantown is in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Germantown lies entirely within German Township (Montgomery County), 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 Germantown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,947 people lived in Germantown on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 5,796 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,825 (±18).
| Measure | Germantown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,825 ±18 | 536,096 | +323 |
| Households | 2,300 ±143 | 231,319 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.16 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,300 ±143 | 252,843 | no clear change |
Germantown's population since 2000
From 4,884 in 2000 to 5,947 in 2025: up 21.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Germantown 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 Germantown?
The median resident of Germantown is 40.9 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%.
| Measure | Germantown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±4.4 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±3.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±4.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±5.8 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±2.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.0% ±3.8 pts | 67.7% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7% ±3.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3% ±4.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1% ±1.3 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3% ±6.4 pts | 31.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.2% ±4.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6% ±2.6 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Germantown earn?
Half of Germantown's 2,300 households earn less than $90,125 a year (±$14,781), against $66,139 in Montgomery County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $68,963 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Germantown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,125 ±$14,781 | $66,139 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,376 ±$9,436 | $88,114 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,884 ±$2,956 | $38,450 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±4.1 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7% ±11.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6% ±3.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±2.9 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±5.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 Germantown?
Owners occupy 82.3% of Germantown's occupied homes and renters 17.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 by its owner (±$24,285). The median renter pays $1,004 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Germantown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,900 ±$24,285 | $180,900 | +$39,756 |
| Median gross rent | $1,004 ±$194 | $1,026 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7% ±26.7 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,650 ±$110 | $1,438 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.3% ±6.5 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.7% ±6.5 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,300 ±143 | 252,843 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7% ±7.4 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±5.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.6% ±5.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
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 many new homes is Germantown building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Germantown in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Germantown work and get to work?
78.9% of Germantown's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes.
| Measure | Germantown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2% ±7.3 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±6.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±8.2 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±4.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.7% ±3.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2% ±5.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±3.4 | 21.9 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 Germantown?
1 census tract lies mostly in Germantown, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1650Montgomery County | 6,874 | $92,313 |
| Tract 1601Montgomery County | 1,890 | $118,125 |
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 Germantown) · Census block assignment files
How does Germantown compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Germantown is the 4,440th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 237th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Germantown ranks 451st 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 | 237th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 288th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 425th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 451st | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 687th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 783rd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 483rd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 800th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 506th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 975th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 735th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 387th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 965th | 1,731 |
Germantown's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Germantown with other places
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 Germantown?
22 of the 57 figures for Germantown 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Germantown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Germantown.