City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Lithopolis, OH

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

2,344
Residents
$109,219
Median income
$308,500
Median home
$1,430
Median rent (state)

Lithopolis - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Lithopolis places in the 83rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

83rd
percentile, household income
66th
percentile, home value
56th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Lithopolis, OH

2,344 people live in Lithopolis, Ohio - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $109,219 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.9%. Home values in Lithopolis run a median of $308,500, and the median resident age is 32.3 years. Educational attainment runs 34.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 69.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 47 residential building permits were authorized in Lithopolis (Stable), down 4% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Ohio at 92.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,430 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Ohio's average monthly utility costs around $228 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 72.6 out of 100 (High).

Population

2,344 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$109,219 /yr

Poverty 3.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Lithopolis compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 83% higher than other cities
Home value 66% pricier than other cities
Median rent 56% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Lithopolis 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 is Lithopolis's strongest outlier among Ohio cities

Among the 1,196 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Lithopolis ranks #13 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lithopolis only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#110 of 1,145
90th percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#13 of 1,196
91st percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#106 of 1,164
91st percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#783 of 1,196
34th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#237 of 1,196
80th 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.

83rdIncome percentile

83rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lithopolis's home value compares nationally

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

$308,500 34th percentile more affordable than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lithopolis $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 - Lithopolis, OH Lithopolis, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lithopolis, 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 Lithopolis, OH median $109,219/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%
Lithopolis, 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 Lithopolis, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 34.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.5%

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

Population
2,344
Median Income
$109,219
Median Home Value
$308,500
Median Age
32.3
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Labor force participation
69.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%

Population Change

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

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2,000 residents2,500 residents3,000 residents3,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,177 residents 2,969 residents ▲ +36.4%
Lithopolis's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
47
housing units authorized
Single-Family
47
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
20.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 49
2020 55
2021 60
2022 49
2023 43
2024 47

Permit volume decreased 4% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.7%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
13.5%

Based on 1,076 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 Lithopolis sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,430/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
72.6 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

West Hill
2,345 people
Dennison
2,356 people
Elmwood Place
2,368 people
Middlebranch
2,370 people
Richwood
2,303 people
New Boston
2,392 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lithopolis's 2,344 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Greenbriar, FL
2,344 people
Alta, IA
2,344 people
Elk Creek, KY
2,344 people
Lakeland, NY
2,344 people
Fort Hall, ID
2,343 people
Fulton, KY
2,345 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lithopolis's $109,219 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

South Hill, WA
$109,235 median income
Taycheedah, WI
$109,238 median income
Concord, CA
$109,195 median income
Gananda, NY
$109,194 median income
Williamson, GA
$109,250 median income
Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE
$109,167 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lithopolis, 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 Lithopolis, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.5% 9.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.1% White 80.5% Black or African American 3.3% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.5% Two or more races 9.1% 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 Lithopolis 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
Lithopolis (this city) 2,344 $109,219
West Hill 2,345 $43,947
Dennison 2,356 $51,949
Elmwood Place 2,368 $39,980
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lithopolis, OH?

What is the population of Lithopolis, OH? +

Lithopolis, OH counts 2,344 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Lithopolis households earn a median of $109,219 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lithopolis? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lithopolis; 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.

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

A typical home in Lithopolis is worth $308,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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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