Village · Ohio
Pandora, Ohio
Pandora, village, in Putnam County, Ohio. Pandora had 1,149 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,204 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,603 (±259). GEOID 3959738.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,149
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,204 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,603 ±259
Median household income
$64,942
±$8,523 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$147,700
±$15,469 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$981
±$505 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Pandora and what county is it in?
Pandora is a village in Putnam County, Ohio. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,129 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pandora lies entirely within Riley Township (Putnam 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 Pandora, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,149 people lived in Pandora on July 1, 2025, down 4.3% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,204 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,603 (±259).
| Measure | Pandora | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,603 ±259 | 34,314 | +464 |
| Households | 630 ±118 | 13,153 | +172 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.30 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 636 ±119 | 13,884 | +137 |
Pandora's population since 2000
From 1,188 in 2000 to 1,149 in 2025: down 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pandora 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 Pandora?
The median resident of Pandora is 36.3 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.9%.
| Measure | Pandora | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 ±6.8 | 40.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±6.7 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±4.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±4.4 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% ±7.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7% ±9.4 pts | 90.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±3.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±3.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±1.7 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0% ±6.7 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±2.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±5.4 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
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 Pandora earn?
Half of Pandora's 630 households earn less than $64,942 a year (±$8,523), against $84,928 in Putnam County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $75,072 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Pandora | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,942 ±$8,523 | $84,928 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,033 ±$13,858 | $102,439 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,461 ±$5,321 | $39,590 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.5 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±6.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
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 Pandora?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Pandora's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $147,700 by its owner (±$15,469). The median renter pays $981 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Pandora | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,700 ±$15,469 | $201,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $981 ±$505 | $855 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 2.0% ±4.5 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,170 ±$139 | $1,391 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9% ±12.0 pts | 87.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.1% ±12.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Housing units | 636 ±119 | 13,884 | +137 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.6% ±5.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.9% ±11.1 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Pandora building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Pandora in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.7 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 Pandora work and get to work?
79.2% of Pandora's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes.
| Measure | Pandora | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±4.9 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.2% ±5.5 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±4.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.3% ±3.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±4.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±4.0 | 22.3 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 Pandora?
No census tract lies mostly in Pandora; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 304Putnam County | 3,383 | $67,417 |
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 Pandora) · Census block assignment files
How does Pandora compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pandora is the 9,744th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 501st-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Pandora ranks 1,120th 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 | 501st | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,572nd | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 520th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,120th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,011th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,353rd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 533rd | 1,453 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 694th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,445th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,082nd | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 664th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 926th | 1,731 |
Pandora's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Pandora 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 Pandora?
22 of the 57 figures for Pandora 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 Pandora 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 Pandora.