Part of series
2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2000 2019 2018
Data updates
Updated annually and as new data becomes available
Get email notifications -->
Media Contact
Neilsberg Research Media Relations
Share this page

Cheviot, OH

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

8,660
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

31.8
years ∙ half population younger than 31.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
51.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3.5%
foreign-born population
96.5%Native
3.5% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Cheviot is a city within Hamilton County, Ohio, United States.
Location
City in Hamilton County, OH, US
Co-ordinates
DEC39.157657° N, 84.613935° W
DMS39° 09′ 27.57″ N, 84° 36′ 50.17″ W

Population Density & area

7,402/sq mi (2,868/km²)
Total Area
1.17 sq mi (3.02 km²)
Land Area
1.17 sq mi (3.02 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

50.2% male
Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%
males per 100 females
Cheviot 100.8
Hamilton County 94.5
Ohio 97.3

Nativity

3.5%
foreign-born population
96.5%Native
3.5% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Cheviot 3.5%
Hamilton County 6.3%
Ohio 5.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

31.8
years ∙ half population younger than 31.8, half older
Cheviot
31.8
Hamilton County
36.9
Ohio
39.7

Dependency ratio

Low High
70
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Cheviot 70
Hamilton County 65.4
Ohio 67.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 30.1% 23% 22%
Working age (18-64) 58.8% 60.4% 59.7%
Senior (65+) 11.1% 16.6% 18.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 70 65.4 67.4
Child dependency ratio 51.1 38 36.9
Old-age dependency ratio 18.8 27.4 30.6
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
63.9%
Black
26.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4%
Other
5.4%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
51.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Cheviot 51.7%
Hamilton County 54.9%
Ohio 40.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Cheviot population
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Hispanic or Latino 4% 4.8% 4.8%
Mexican 3.1% 1.5% 2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.6% 1.2%
Cuban 0.2% 0.2% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.8% 2.5% 1.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 96% 95.2% 95.2%
One race 91.8% 89.8% 90.9%
White 63.9% 62.3% 75.8%
Black or African American 26.7% 23.9% 12%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 2.7% 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0%
Some Other Race 1.1% 0.6% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4.2% 5.4% 4.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

56% family
Family 56%
Non family 44%
% family households
Cheviot 56%
Hamilton County 56.1%
Ohio 61.2%

Average household size

2.34
persons per household
Cheviot
2.34
Hamilton County
2.29
Ohio
2.37

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Cheviot population
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total households 3,592 354,739 4,863,191
Average houshold size 2.34 2.29 2.37
Family households 2,010 199,040 2,976,515
Average family size 3.05 3.03 3.01
Married couple family 846 137,210 2,158,670
Other families 1,164 61,830 817,845
Male householder 213 14,721 235,478
Female householder 951 47,109 582,367
Non-family households 1,582 155,699 1,886,676
One-person households 1,275 126,551 1,556,005
Male householder 811 57,090 716,929
Senior (65+) living alone 218 15,395 227,267
Female householder 464 69,461 839,076
Senior (65+) living alone 178 29,459 427,631
Other living arrangements 307 29,148 330,671

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

3,893
housing units
Cheviot 3,893
Hamilton County 381,356
Ohio 5,292,391

Occupancy status

92.3% occupied
Occupied 92.3%
Vacant 7.7%
vacancy rate
Cheviot 7.7%
Hamilton County 7%
Ohio 8.1%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

59.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
59.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
39.8%
Mobile homes
0.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1947
Half of houses were built before 1947, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
44.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
36.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
17.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.2 5.7 5.9
1–3 rooms 12.1% 17.3% 10.7%
4–6 rooms 62.7% 46.2% 50.1%
7+ rooms 25.1% 36.6% 39.3%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0.8% 3% 1.7%
1 bedroom 13.7% 16.5% 9.4%
2 bedrooms 45.6% 25.9% 25.4%
3 bedrooms 28.2% 31.4% 41.6%
4+ bedrooms 11.6% 23.1% 21.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1947 1963 1971
Total housing units 3,893 381,356 5,292,391
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

54.2% owners
Renter-occupied 45.8%
Owner-occupied 54.2%
homeownership rate
Cheviot 54.2%
Hamilton County 59.3%
Ohio 67.2%

Average household size

2.15
Owner-occupied
2.57
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Cheviot 2.15
Hamilton County 2.47
Ohio 2.5

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total occupied units 3,592 354,739 4,863,191
Year moved in
2020 or later 16.7% 26.5% 22.8%
2010 to 2019 55.1% 40.1% 38.6%
2000 to 2009 15.2% 14.9% 16.5%
1999 or earlier 13% 18.7% 22.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 94.2% 98.1% 98.5%
1.01 to 1.50 5.8% 1.2% 1.1%
1.51 or more 0% 0.7% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 12.1% 10.3% 7.5%
1 vehicle 36.5% 37% 34%
2 vehicles 36.1% 36% 37.4%
3 or more vehicles 15.2% 16.8% 21.2%
House heating fuel used
Gas 61.9% 61.9% 69.6%
Electricity 37.1% 35.5% 26%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.9% 1.7%
All other fuels 0% 0.7% 2.2%
No fuel used 1% 0.8% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.6% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.6% 1% 0.9%
No telephone service available 0.5% 0.9% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$153,000
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Cheviot
$153,000
Hamilton County
$241,900
Ohio
$214,800

Housing Cost Burden

12.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
12.5%
Owners without a mortgage
11.8%
Renters
52.6%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Property value
Median Value $153,000 $241,900 $214,800
Under $100,000 22.3% 9.6% 16.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 54.7% 28.4% 29.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 21.7% 24.4% 23.3%
$300,000 - $500,000 0.7% 23.5% 21.8%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 11.6% 7.7%
$1,000,000 and more 0.6% 2.6% 1.2%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 60.5% 66.1% 60.6%
Without a mortgage 39.5% 33.9% 39.4%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,176 $1,673 $1,517
Without a mortgage $589 $707 $588
Gross rent
Median rent $878 $1,075 $1,034

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

20.3%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Cheviot 20.3%
Hamilton County 41.8%
Ohio 31.5%

Adults without a high school diploma

7.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Cheviot 7.8%
Hamilton County 7.3%
Ohio 8.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

2,217
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.2%
K–12
76.5%
College / Undergraduate
12.7%
Graduate / Professional
4.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

18.6%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Cheviot
18.6%
Hamilton County
43.3%
Ohio
38.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total enrolled (age 3+) 2,217 204,199 2,715,174
Nursery / preschool 6.2% 6.3% 6%
K–12 76.5% 66.6% 69.7%
Kindergarten 6% 5.2% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 10.8% 19.7% 20.8%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 38.9% 21.2% 21.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 20.9% 20.6% 22.1%
College or graduate school 17.3% 27% 24.3%
College, undergraduate 12.7% 20.3% 19.1%
Graduate, professional school 4.6% 6.7% 5.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 18.6% 43.3% 38.1%
School type
Public school 77% 75.5% 80.9%
Private school 23% 24.5% 19.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

5,431
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
36.1%
Some college no degree
25.9%
Associates degree
9.9%
Bachelors degree
15.6%
Graduate or professional degree
4.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
64.2% · 35.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
46.9% · 53.1%
HS graduate
54.9% · 45.1%
Some college no degree
44.2% · 55.8%
Associates degree
27.5% · 72.5%
Bachelors degree
47.8% · 52.2%
Graduate or professional degree
37.9% · 62.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Population (25+) 5,431 562,883 8,162,216
Less than 9th grade 1.5% 2.2% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 6.3% 5.1% 5.5%
High school diploma or GED 36.1% 24.8% 32.1%
Some college, no degree 25.9% 17.6% 19.3%
Associate's degree 9.9% 8.4% 9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 20.3% 41.8% 31.5%
Bachelor's degree 15.6% 24.9% 19.3%
Graduate or professional 4.7% 16.9% 12.2%
High School or higher 92.2% 92.7% 91.8%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$42,755
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$38,264
Some college or associates
$36,396
Bachelors degree
$81,182
Graduate or professional degree
$71,107

Poverty Rate

0.1%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
33.3%
HS graduate
21.3%
Some college or associates
23.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
0.1%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $42,755 $52,950 $50,614
Less than high school graduate $— $31,576 $32,025
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $38,264 $36,492 $39,940
Some college or associate's degree $36,396 $45,846 $45,998
Bachelor's degree $81,182 $69,470 $66,950
Graduate or professional degree $71,107 $83,205 $84,072
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 33.3% 34.3% 28.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.3% 17.6% 14.2%
Some college or associate's degree 23.9% 11.6% 10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0.1% 4.2% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

6,239
residents 16 years and over
Cheviot 6,239
Hamilton County 661,726
Ohio 9,521,105

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
68.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Cheviot 68.9%
Hamilton County 62.7%
Ohio 60%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

35.5
years ∙ half are younger than 35.5, half older
Cheviot
35.5
Hamilton County
37.9
Ohio
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

47% male
Male 47%
Female 53%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Cheviot 53
Hamilton County 49.1
Ohio 47.9

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Cheviot
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total labor force 4,697 437,834 6,008,001
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 6.5% 4.5% 4.6%
20 to 24 years 6.7% 9.4% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 10.1% 12.4% 10.8%
30 to 34 years 22.9% 12.6% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 20.2% 20.9% 20.6%
45 to 54 years 18.9% 17.5% 19.4%
55 to 59 years 5.9% 8.9% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 5.7% 7.1% 7.8%
65 to 74 years 2.2% 5.7% 5.6%
75 years and over 0.9% 1% 1%
Gender composition
Male 47% 50.9% 52.1%
Female 53% 49.1% 47.9%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

75.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Cheviot
75.3%
Hamilton County
66.2%
Ohio
63.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

75.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
75.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Cheviot 75.3%
Hamilton County 62.4%
Ohio 59.2%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Cheviot
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 68.4% 43.3% 45.7%
20 to 24 years 85.8% 77.2% 78%
25 to 29 years 90.3% 88.2% 84.6%
30 to 34 years 97.7% 87.8% 84.3%
35 to 44 years 87.5% 85.7% 83.8%
45 to 54 years 89.5% 84.2% 82.3%
55 to 59 years 65.7% 75.3% 74.2%
60 to 64 years 77.5% 60.7% 58.6%
65 to 74 years 19.1% 30.2% 26.2%
75 years and over 10.5% 7.8% 6.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 75.3% 70.3% 67.2%
Female 75.3% 62.4% 59.2%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 73% 66.4% 62.6%
Black or African American 80.4% 63.9% 62.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 57.3% 60.1%
Asian —% 71.2% 68.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 56.6% 60.5%
Some Other Race 90.2% 65% 67.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 85.3% 69.9% 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 74.4% 71.1% 69.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

8.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Cheviot
8.5%
Hamilton County
5%
Ohio
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

12.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Cheviot 12.3%
Hamilton County 5%
Ohio 4.9%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Cheviot
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
By age group
16 to 19 years 11.9% 14.5% 12.8%
20 to 24 years 29.7% 8.8% 8.2%
25 to 29 years 0% 5.8% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 15.4% 3.8% 4.4%
35 to 44 years 2.6% 4% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 0% 4.1% 3.5%
55 to 59 years 20.5% 4.3% 3.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.6% 3%
65 to 74 years 19% 3.4% 3.1%
75 years and over 0% 3.9% 4%
By gender
Male 12.3% 5% 4.9%
Female 5% 5% 4.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 7% 3.4% 3.8%
Black or African American 9.6% 9% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 8.5% 4.5%
Asian —% 3.8% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 15.6%
Some Other Race 85.5% 7.7% 6.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 8.1% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 6.9% 6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

4,300
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Cheviot 4,300
Hamilton County 415,153
Ohio 5,709,399
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

67%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Cheviot 67%
Hamilton County 71%
Ohio 71%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Cheviot, OH workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 17.7%
Manufacturing 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 12%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 23.1% of 1,935 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 19% of 2,365 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Cheviot
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total employed population 4,300 415,153 5,709,399
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.1% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.2%
Construction 8.3% 4.8% 6%
Manufacturing 12.5% 11.7% 14.7%
Wholesale trade 2.3% 2% 2.2%
Retail trade 17.7% 10.5% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4.1% 5.1% 5.2%
Utilities 0.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Information 0.3% 1.7% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 8.3% 6.2% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 1.1% 1.8% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 6.6% 9.7% 6.4%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 9.6% 4.3% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 4.1% 8.5% 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 12% 16.7% 15.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.6% 2% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 5.6% 6.8% 6.7%
Other services 2.1% 4.2% 4.3%
Government 4.5% 3.1% 4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

85.5% Private
Government 8.2%
Private Employment 85.5%
Self Employed 6.3%
Private employment (%)
Cheviot 85.5%
Hamilton County 81%
Ohio 78.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

6.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2.4%
Unincorporated business 3.9%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Cheviot
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Private wage & salary 85.5% 81% 78.9%
For-profit company employees 79.8% 68.7% 68.7%
Not-for-profit employees 5.7% 12.3% 10.2%
Self-employed 6.3% 7.9% 8.2%
Incorporated business 2.4% 3% 3.1%
Unincorporated business 3.9% 4.7% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 8.2% 11.1% 12.9%
Local government 2.8% 6.5% 7.8%
State government 4.1% 2.6% 3.1%
Federal government 1.3% 2.1% 2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

19.3% WFH
Work from home 19.3%
Commute to work 80.7%
Working from home (%)
Cheviot 19.3%
Hamilton County 15.3%
Ohio 13%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

24.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Cheviot 24.4
Hamilton County 22.8
Ohio 23.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Cheviot
Employed residents 16+.
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total employed population 4,300 415,153 5,709,399
Worked from home 19.3% 15.3% 13%
Drove Alone 72.4% 70.8% 75.1%
Carpooled 5.3% 7% 7.5%
Public transportation 0.9% 2.5% 1%
Walked 1.8% 2.7% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.3% 1.7% 1.5%
Commuting population 3,420 345,848 4,880,908
Mean travel time (minutes) 24.4 22.8 23.4
Less than 5 minutes 1.1% 2.4% 3.5%
5 to 14 minutes 20.4% 22.4% 25.8%
15 to 29 minutes 43.7% 45.5% 40.8%
30 to 44 minutes 27.1% 22.3% 19.1%
45 to 59 minutes 2.9% 3.9% 5.7%
60 to 89 minutes 3.9% 2.2% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 1% 1.4% 1.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$53,642
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Cheviot $53,642
Hamilton County $63,098
Ohio $59,785
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

96 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Cheviot 96¢
Hamilton County 83¢
Ohio 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Cheviot, OH workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$76,181
Workers in Other services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Other services $76,181
Professional and technical services $72,885
Government $71,354
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $90,688, compared to $55,305 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $90,583, compared to $52,898 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Cheviot
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Median Earnings $53,642 $63,098 $59,785
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $56,489 $51,979
Mining and logging $— $77,984 $74,264
Construction $66,193 $61,228 $61,409
Manufacturing $58,602 $75,165 $61,408
Wholesale trade $51,311 $65,808 $62,934
Retail trade $40,507 $47,966 $43,381
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $57,000 $50,747 $55,805
Utilities $— $83,140 $82,998
Information $— $63,919 $65,804
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $36,969 $73,912 $75,821
Real estate and leasing $46,042 $64,879 $60,355
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $72,885 $89,668 $84,818
Corporate management $— $98,533 $97,429
Administrative and waste services $37,321 $48,900 $48,676
Education and health services
Educational services $55,781 $64,076 $64,574
Health care and social assistance $65,764 $59,495 $55,914
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $55,401 $50,105
Accommodation and food services $26,875 $35,254 $34,384
Other services $76,181 $48,405 $48,612
Government $71,354 $79,021 $73,771
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$135,556
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $135,556
Nonprofit organization $87,576
Local government $70,143
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $70,990, compared to $55,305 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $87,805, compared to $52,898 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Cheviot
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $52,087 $62,005 $57,365
Not-for-profit employees $87,576 $62,414 $61,474
Self-employed
Incorporated business $27,318 $75,673 $70,681
Unincorporated business $— $55,507 $49,852
Government
Local government $70,143 $70,101 $64,872
State government $55,469 $67,077 $67,453
Federal government $135,556 $75,240 $79,735
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Cheviot, OH workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$135,956
Workers in Sciences occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Sciences $135,956
Architecture and engineering $102,981
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $87,596
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sciences occupations earn the highest median earnings — $135,956 versus $55,305 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $87,596 versus $52,898 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Cheviot
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Median earnings(Total) $53,642 $63,098 $59,785
Management and business
Management $56,835 $100,412 $88,734
Business and finance $70,865 $80,802 $79,222
Technology and science
Computer and math $67,857 $90,240 $92,317
Architecture and engineering $102,981 $96,274 $94,030
Sciences $135,956 $74,327 $74,216
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $56,006 $52,803
Legal $— $103,389 $96,187
Education, Training and Library $54,018 $64,630 $65,384
Arts, design and media $— $70,944 $60,396
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $87,596 $88,867 $85,564
Health technicians $40,682 $52,291 $52,235
Healthcare support $54,524 $34,247 $36,442
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $59,399 $61,200
Law enforcement $— $82,701 $75,004
Other services
Food preparation and serving $25,990 $29,084 $29,926
Building and grounds cleaning $33,590 $35,547 $37,985
Personal care and service $— $36,458 $35,287
Sales and office
Sales $40,337 $62,527 $57,477
Office and Administrative Support $39,890 $46,586 $46,452
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $46,681 $45,361
Construction and extraction $66,575 $52,457 $58,228
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $54,821 $54,299 $59,928
Production and transportation
Production $42,574 $48,185 $49,494
Transportation $56,058 $51,791 $55,928
Material moving $44,347 $37,201 $39,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$53,132
Median household income in Cheviot
Median household income (USD)
Cheviot
$53,132
Hamilton County
$72,470
Ohio
$71,389
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cheviot, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,683
Per capita income in Cheviot
Per capita income (USD)
Cheviot
$27,683
Hamilton County
$45,936
Ohio
$40,552
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Cheviot, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$64,399
Average household income in Cheviot
Avg household income (USD)
Cheviot
$64,399
Hamilton County
$106,643
Ohio
$96,990
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cheviot, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$64,399
Mean household income
$53,132
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Cheviot $11,267
Hamilton County $34,173
Ohio $25,601
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Cheviot
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Cheviot and peer geographies.
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total households 3,592 354,739 4,863,191
Median household income $53,132 $72,470 $71,389
Mean household income $64,399 $106,643 $96,990
Mean-median gap $11,267 $34,173 $25,601
Family households 2,010 199,040 2,976,515
Median family income $54,688 $99,806 $92,749
Mean family income $67,077 $136,800 $118,759
Mean-median gap $12,389 $36,994 $26,010
Non-family households 1,582 155,699 1,886,676
Median non-family income $49,058 $44,996 $42,800
Mean non-family income $57,388 $65,395 $58,743
Mean-median gap $8,330 $20,399 $15,943
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,683 $45,936 $40,552
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

86.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Cheviot
86.6%
Hamilton County
78%
Ohio
75.3%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
20.8% of households (748) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $20,430
SSI (disability)
4.1% of households (149) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,626
Cash Assistance
3.1% of households (110) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,626
SNAP / Food Stamps
17.1% of households (613) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Cheviot
Share of households receiving each income type
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total households 3,592 354,739 4,863,191
Wage-based income
With earnings 87% 78% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 21% 28% 32%
Average social security income $20,430 $23,030 $23,080
Retirement income 16% 22% 26%
Average retirement income $14,561 $34,170 $30,541
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 5% 6%
Average SSI income $10,626 $11,246 $11,595
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 17% 12% 13%
Cash assistance 3% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$54,688
Family households earn $54,688, compared to $49,058 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$53,132
Family households
$54,688
Nonfamily households
$49,058
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$87,644
Married-couple families earn $87,644, compared to $37,168 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$54,688
Married-couple families
$87,644
Other family types
$37,168
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Cheviot
Median household and family income by household size in Cheviot, compared with peer geographies.
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Total households 3,592 354,739 4,863,191
Household income by size
1-person $44,774 $40,687 $37,658
2-person $47,044 $89,351 $82,485
3-person $109,231 $103,851 $99,284
4-person $76,452 $121,871 $115,817
5-person $65,231 $126,820 $114,194
6-person $— $119,201 $107,727
7-person or more $— $107,831 $107,613
Total families 2,010 199,040 2,976,515
Family income by size
2-person $45,595 $88,055 $80,623
3-person $106,250 $99,216 $97,852
4-person $66,759 $126,289 $117,810
5-person $45,719 $129,241 $116,367
6-person $— $117,319 $109,952
7-person or more $— $105,688 $105,959
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

44.71%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.02%
of all household income
Top 20%
44.71%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.02% — meaning the top 20% hold 11 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$197,685
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.07%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
15.35%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $197,685 and hold 15.35% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.07%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
46.9%
$50K - $100K
34%
$100K - $150K
12.9%
$150K - $200K
3.8%
Over $200K
2.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

19.1%
of all households, 688 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Cheviot 19.1%
Hamilton County 36.5%
Ohio 34.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Cheviot
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Cheviot, compared with peer geographies.
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Median household income $53,132 $72,470 $71,389
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.2% 6.8% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.1% 4% 4%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.6% 6.6% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 7.4% 7.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.1% 11.5% 11.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.2% 15.3% 16.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 12% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.9% 16.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 8.7% 8.3%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 11.5% 9.1%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 27.8% 24.8% 23.8%
Share below $75,000 71.1% 51.6% 52.3%
Share above $100,000 19.1% 36.5% 34.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.4
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Cheviot 0.4
Hamilton County 0.51
Ohio 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$143,957
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Cheviot
$143,957
Hamilton County
$287,016
Ohio
$243,046
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Cheviot
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $25,788 $28,528 $30,087
Lower 20% $45,356 $55,711 $56,301
Middle 20% $63,167 $91,963 $88,728
Upper 20% $94,805 $150,877 $139,936
Top 5% threshold $151,820 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,952 $13,754 $15,626
Lower 20% $35,567 $41,932 $43,009
Middle 20% $52,883 $72,814 $71,697
Upper 20% $76,638 $117,699 $111,571
Top 20% $143,957 $287,016 $243,046
Top 5% $197,685 $541,876 $428,314
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.02% 2.58% 3.22%
Lower 20% 11.05% 7.86% 8.87%
Middle 20% 16.42% 13.66% 14.78%
Upper 20% 23.8% 22.07% 23.01%
Top 20% 44.71% 53.83% 50.12%
Top 5% 15.35% 25.41% 22.08%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 2,527 White households (70.4% of all households), the median household income is $63,006.
Black
Among the 773 Black or African American households (21.5% of all households), the median household income is $35,985.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Cheviot
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Hamilton County and Ohio.
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
All Residents $53,132 $72,470 $71,389
White $63,006 $87,416 $76,604
Black or African American $35,985 $42,805 $44,124
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $76,458 $46,517
Asian $— $94,954 $97,504
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $55,080
Some Other Race $— $49,956 $54,787
Two or more races (Multiracial) $65,208 $57,762 $62,086
Hispanic or Latino $66,204 $64,223 $60,264
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

22.6%
22.6% of residents, or 1,883 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Cheviot
22.6%
Hamilton County
15%
Ohio
13.3%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.3%
1.3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 37 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Cheviot
1.3%
Hamilton County
2.5%
Ohio
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

32.1%
32.1% of children under 18, or 808 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Cheviot
32.1%
Hamilton County
19.8%
Ohio
17.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

14.3%
14.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 112 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Cheviot
14.3%
Hamilton County
10.7%
Ohio
10%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
Overall poverty rate 22.6% 15% 13.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 32.1% 19.8% 17.8%
Under 5 years 42% 20.5% 19.5%
5 to 17 years 28.1% 19.5% 17.2%
18 to 64 years 19.1% 14.3% 12.6%
18 to 34 years 31.4% 19% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 9.2% 11.2% 10.8%
65 years and over 14.3% 10.7% 10%
Poverty by sex
Male 25.6% 13.2% 11.9%
Female 19.6% 16.7% 14.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.3% 2.5% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 32.7% 20.9% 16.6%
Did not work 36% 24.8% 22.1%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

21.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
21.4%
Family
24.2%
Nonfamily
17.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

24.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
24.2%
Married-couple
5%
Other families
38.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Cheviot
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 24.2% 10.3% 9.3%
Householder under 25 years 0% 40.4% 32.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 34.8% 15.3% 13.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 10.3% 6.8% 6.4%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.1% 5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.7% 21% 20%
Householder under 25 years 0% 40.9% 33.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 22.1% 12% 13.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 13.2% 24.2% 23.7%
Householder 65 years and over 20.3% 20.9% 18.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
18.6% of White residents, or 1,006 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
35.9% of Black or African American residents, or 806 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Cheviot
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Cheviot and peer geographies.
Cheviot Hamilton County Ohio
All Residents 22.6% 15% 13.3%
White 18.6% 9.1% 10.5%
Black or African American 35.9% 28% 26.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 27% 23.7%
Asian —% 10% 11.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 18.9% 28.8%
Some Other Race 74.7% 26.8% 23.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 21.1% 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5% 24.4% 21.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

About Neilsberg Research

Neilsberg Research Avatar
Neilsberg Research team are data scientists with expertise in processing, analysis and visualization of big data helping small businesses make right decisions.

Cite this page


			
			 	 
			 
	      
Url to be used as reference

			
				
				
		
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional such as a lawyer or accountant before making a decision. Many of the products and services featured here are from our affiliate partners. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Read advertiser disclosure.