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Population Review

Circleville, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Circleville, Ohio is 14,144 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 125th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $56,225, the median home value is $182,400, and the median age is 36.1.

The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (13,498 → 14,433).

14,144

Population

1961

People / sq mi

$56,225

Median Income

$182,400

Median Home Value

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Circleville covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 1961 people per square mile.

About Circleville, OH

The poverty rate is what most separates Circleville from the typical city: 18.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Circleville is a city in Ohio with a population of 14,144.

The typical household earns $56,225, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 18.0%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $182,400, with typical rent around $903.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.7%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Circleville: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Circleville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Circleville city had a population of 13,498 in 2010 and 14,433 in 2024, a 6.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,433 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.

2024 · 14K20102024
Circleville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,433

Population (2024)

13,498

Population (2010)

14,433

Peak (2024)

0.48%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201013,498
201113,571
201213,580
201313,642
201413,711
201513,826
201613,868
201713,929
201813,984
201914,050
202013,952
202114,094
202214,056
202314,223
202414,433

Race & Ethnicity

White92.4%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,225

Median Household Income

$28,042

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$182,400

Median Home Value

$903

Median Rent

52.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.1%

High School+

20.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

77.0%

Public Transit

5.5%

Work From Home

22.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.8%

Foreign Born

99.5%

Non-English at Home

8.1%

Veterans

19.9%

With Disability

91.2%

Health Insurance

90.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.1%
Manufacturing10.8%
Construction8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.8%
Public Administration6.3%
Retail Trade5.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.9%
Information4.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Circleville, Ohio has a population of 14,144 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 125th-largest city in Ohio.

The median household income in Circleville, Ohio is $56,225, with 18.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Circleville, Ohio is $182,400, with median monthly rent at $903 and a homeownership rate of 52.8%.

The median age in Circleville, Ohio is 36.1 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (13,498 → 14,433).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.