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Scioto Township, Pickaway County, Ohio
Scioto Township, Pickaway County, township, in Pickaway County, Ohio. Scioto Township, Pickaway County had 11,677 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,712 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,626 (±19). GEOID 3912970870.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,677
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,712 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,626 ±19
Median household income
$94,663
±$12,785 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$323,600
±$21,889 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,569
±$636 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Scioto Township, Pickaway County and what county is it in?
Scioto Township, Pickaway County is a township in Pickaway County, Ohio. It covers 44.3 square miles of land, 264 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Scioto Township (Pickaway County): Commercial Point (village, 3,078 in 2020) and Orient (CDP, 246 in 2020).
Scioto Township, Pickaway County is in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,677 people lived in Scioto Township, Pickaway County on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 11,712 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,626 (±19).
| Measure | Scioto Township, Pickaway County | Pickaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,626±19 | 60,131 | +1,275 |
| Households | 2,862±202 | 21,899 | +687 |
| Average household size | 2.93±0.19 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,931±202 | 22,981 | +521 |
Scioto Township, Pickaway County's population since 2000
From 9,165 in 2000 to 11,677 in 2025: up 27.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Scioto Township, Pickaway County 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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
The median resident of Scioto Township, Pickaway County is 37.1 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 11.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.9%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Scioto Township, Pickaway County | Pickaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±1.7 | 39.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±2.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.1%±2.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Male | 62.0%±1.7 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±1.5 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4%±2.3 pts | 90.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.9%±1.4 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±2.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±3.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±2.4 pts | 5.8% | +3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±2.7 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.9%±3.1 pts | 21.7% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.5%±6.8 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County earn?
Half of Scioto Township, Pickaway County's 2,862 households earn less than $94,663 a year (±$12,785), against $74,040 in Pickaway County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $109,060 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Scioto Township, Pickaway County | Pickaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,663±$12,785 | $74,040 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,938±$10,591 | $93,673 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,686±$2,980 | $35,587 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1%±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3%±4.7 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±4.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8%±1.7 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9%±2.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
Owners occupy 89.7% of Scioto Township, Pickaway County's occupied homes and renters 10.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $323,600 by its owner (±$21,889). The median renter pays $1,569 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Scioto Township, Pickaway County | Pickaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $323,600±$21,889 | $256,800 | +$74,261 |
| Median gross rent | $1,569±$636 | $1,020 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.2%±23.4 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,927±$103 | $1,715 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.7%±5.5 pts | 74.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.3%±5.5 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,931±202 | 22,981 | +521 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3%±14.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.5%±2.9 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±2.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4%±2.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.9%±5.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4%±1.8 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4%±1.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County work and get to work?
61.2% of Scioto Township, Pickaway County's workers drive alone and 20.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.6%.
| Measure | Scioto Township, Pickaway County | Pickaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.4%±3.1 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.2%±6.0 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.5%±7.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.3%±5.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min±2.4 | 27.9 min | −3.2 min |
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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Scioto Township, Pickaway County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $93,182 (Tract 214.04) to $94,872 (Tract 214.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 214.03Pickaway County | 6,573 | $94,872 |
| Tract 213Pickaway County | 3,240 | not published |
| Tract 214.04Pickaway County | 1,813 | $93,182 |
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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County) · Census block assignment files
How does Scioto Township, Pickaway County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Scioto Township, Pickaway County is the 1,066th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 98th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Scioto Township, Pickaway County ranks 351st 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 | 98th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 862nd | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 847th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 351st | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,308th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 192nd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 85th | 1,453 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 809th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,387th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 339th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 144th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 492nd | 1,731 |
Scioto Township, Pickaway County'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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
12 of the 57 figures for Scioto Township, Pickaway County 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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County 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' school search.