Census tract · Highland County
Census Tract 9547, Highland County, Ohio
Census Tract 9547, GEOID 39071954700, in Highland County, Ohio, mostly within Dodson Township (52% of its census blocks). 6,087 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±555); the 2020 Census counted 6,222.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,087
±555 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,222
Median household income
$66,796
±$3,758 (90% margin)
Highland County: $65,785
Median home value
$156,000
±$15,485 (90% margin)
Highland County: $168,900
Median gross rent
$820
±$90 (90% margin)
Highland County: $780
Where is Census Tract 9547?
Census Tract 9547 is one of 11 census tracts in Highland County, Ohio. It covers 82.35 square miles of land, 76 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39071954700, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Dodson Township | 52% |
| Union Township, Highland County | 25% |
| Lynchburg | 16% |
| Hamer Township | 11% |
| New Market Township | 5% |
| Salem Township, Highland County | 4% |
| Liberty Township, Highland County | 4% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 9547: Tract 9512.01 in Brown County ($101,196), Tract 9650 in Clinton County ($79,077), Tract 9651 in Clinton County ($80,192), Tract 9546 ($79,849), Tract 9548 ($65,000) and Tract 9552 ($70,060). 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 9547?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9547's population at 6,087 (±555) in 2,210 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,222 residents and 2,518 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9547 | Dodson Township |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,087 ±555 | 2,581 |
| Households | 2,210 ±219 | 940 |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.19 | 2.75 |
| Housing units | 2,378 ±237 | 1,050 |
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 9547?
The median resident of Census Tract 9547 is 37.8 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 98.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.0%.
| Measure | Tract 9547 | Dodson Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±5.2 | 36.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±3.4 pts | 23.1% |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±3.9 pts | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 98.5% ±1.1 pts | 97.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| 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 | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±4.2 pts | 12.3% |
| With a disability | 20.9% ±5.1 pts | 16.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9% ±4.2 pts | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1% ±4.4 pts | 16.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±4.2 pts | 87.3% |
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 9547 earn?
Half of the 2,210 households in Census Tract 9547 earn less than $66,796 a year (±$3,758), against $65,785 across Highland County: 5th highest of the county's 11 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9547 | Dodson Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,796 ±$3,758 | $70,441 |
| Mean household income | $80,186 ±$13,364 | $79,456 |
| Per capita income | $30,307 ±$4,277 | $30,976 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±2.4 pts | 8.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 3.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2% ±4.5 pts | 9.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±4.3 pts | 99.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±6.2 pts | 79.8% |
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 Census Tract 9547?
Owners occupy 81.1% of Census Tract 9547's occupied homes and renters 18.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,000 by its owner (±$15,485). The median renter pays $820 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9547 | Dodson Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,000 ±$15,485 | $145,500 |
| Median gross rent | $820 ±$90 | $907 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7% ±13.1 pts | 43.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,138 ±$69 | $1,204 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.1% ±6.5 pts | 80.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.9% ±6.5 pts | 20.0% |
| Housing units | 2,378 ±237 | 1,050 |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0% ±5.9 pts | 89.2% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% ±5.6 pts | 5.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.3% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.6% ±5.2 pts | 27.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 2.0% |
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 9547 get to work?
83.5% of Census Tract 9547's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9547 | Dodson Township |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7% ±5.5 pts | 66.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±6.9 pts | 86.9% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% ±4.0 pts | 8.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±4.8 pts | 4.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min ±4.1 | 30.7 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 9547 compare with the other tracts in Highland County?
Among Highland County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9547 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Highland County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 11 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 11 |
| Median household income | 5th of 11 |
| Per capita income | 6th of 11 |
| Median home value | 6th of 11 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 11 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 11 |
| Median age | 8th of 11 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 11 |
The tracts next to it on Highland County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9544 | 2nd | $70,962±$12,074 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9552 | 3rd | $70,060±$11,653 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9551.02 | 4th | $67,009±$11,718 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9547 | 5th | $66,796±$3,758 |
| Tract 9548 | 6th | $65,000±$7,805 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9551.01 | 7th | $60,404±$10,697 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9545 | 8th | $57,557±$19,995 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
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 9547?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9547 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections