Census tract · Union County
Census Tract 506.01, Union County, Ohio
Census Tract 506.01, GEOID 39159050601, in Union County, Ohio, mostly within Jerome Township (70% of its census blocks). 11,920 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±423); the 2020 Census counted 10,920.
Residents, 2020-2024
11,920
±423 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,920
Median household income
$196,731
±$18,469 (90% margin)
Union County: $112,322
Median home value
$665,200
±$24,295 (90% margin)
Union County: $344,900
Median gross rent
$2,137
±$268 (90% margin)
Union County: $1,247
Where is Census Tract 506.01?
Census Tract 506.01 is one of 13 census tracts in Union County, Ohio. It covers 23.47 square miles of land, 465 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39159050601, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Jerome Township | 70% |
| Dublin | 29% |
| Washington Township, Union County (code 81242) | 29% |
| Plain City | 5% |
| New California | 3% |
| Millcreek Township | 1% |
11 census tracts border Census Tract 506.01: Tract 114.11 in Delaware County ($152,927), Tract 114.12 in Delaware County ($235,250), Tract 114.31 in Delaware County ($165,750), Tract 62.40 in Franklin County ($95,482), Tract 104.01 in Franklin County ($215,884), Tract 104.02 in Franklin County ($175,476), Tract 105.02 in Franklin County ($132,652), Tract 401.02 in Madison County ($110,280), Tract 506.02 ($103,036), Tract 507.01 ($153,750) and Tract 507.02 ($98,966). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 506.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 506.01's population at 11,920 (±423) in 3,832 households; the 2020 Census counted 10,920 residents and 3,712 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 506.01 | Jerome Township |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,920 ±423 | 10,270 |
| Households | 3,832 ±226 | 3,506 |
| Average household size | 3.11 ±0.16 | 2.93 |
| Housing units | 3,970 ±258 | 3,611 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 506.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 506.01 is 37.8 years old; 31.8% are under 18 and 8.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 23.9%. 21.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 506.01 | Jerome Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±1.7 | 37.5 |
| Under 18 years | 31.8% ±2.2 pts | 30.4% |
| 65 years and over | 8.3% ±1.3 pts | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.5% ±3.5 pts | 73.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 23.9% ±2.4 pts | 19.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 21.8% ±2.8 pts | 18.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.2% ±3.4 pts | 19.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% |
| With a disability | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.8% ±0.4 pts | 99.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 77.3% ±3.8 pts | 68.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 38.8% ±4.3 pts | 28.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±4.2 pts | 85.4% |
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 Census Tract 506.01 earn?
Half of the 3,832 households in Census Tract 506.01 earn less than $196,731 a year (±$18,469), against $112,322 across Union County: 1st highest of the county's 13 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 506.01 | Jerome Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $196,731 ±$18,469 | $175,797 |
| Mean household income | $253,709 ±$21,694 | $214,113 |
| Per capita income | $81,790 ±$7,243 | $74,011 |
| People below the poverty line | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.0 pts | 100.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.4% ±0.9 pts | 99.9% |
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 Census Tract 506.01?
Owners occupy 88.5% of Census Tract 506.01's occupied homes and renters 11.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $665,200 by its owner (±$24,295). The median renter pays $2,137 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 506.01 | Jerome Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $665,200 ±$24,295 | $592,300 |
| Median gross rent | $2,137 ±$268 | $1,968 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.6% ±20.3 pts | 18.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,413 ±$179 | $3,038 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.5% ±3.8 pts | 85.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.5% ±3.8 pts | 14.7% |
| Housing units | 3,970 ±258 | 3,611 |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0% ±4.1 pts | 85.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 13.0% ±4.1 pts | 13.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 51.7% ±5.2 pts | 42.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% |
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 Census Tract 506.01 get to work?
62.2% of Census Tract 506.01's workers drive alone and 34.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 506.01 | Jerome Township |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6% ±2.8 pts | 75.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 62.2% ±5.7 pts | 63.4% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.3% ±5.6 pts | 31.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±3.6 | 28.5 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
How does Census Tract 506.01 compare with the other tracts in Union County?
Among Union County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 506.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Union County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 13 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 13 |
| Median household income | 1st of 13 |
| Per capita income | 1st of 13 |
| Median home value | 1st of 13 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 12 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 13 |
| Median age | 10th of 13 |
| Owner-occupied share | 4th of 13 |
The tracts next to it on Union County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 506.01 | 1st | $196,731±$18,469 |
| Tract 507.01 | 2nd | $153,750±$19,805 |
| Tract 503.01 | 3rd | $131,735±$22,084 |
| Tract 503.03 | 4th | $121,078±$14,231 |
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 506.01?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 506.01 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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