Reynoldsburg: Demographics & People
Census counts 41,224 people in Reynoldsburg, in 17,280 households. Population grew 0.5% from 41,032 (2022) to 41,224 (2024). Median age 37.2 years. (2.4y older than Franklin County; 0.9y younger than Ohio). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 50% White (non-Hispanic) and 30% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.59). 60% of households are family-led. County is gaining 5,426 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Ohio avg 2.4).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Ohio 44%).
- 67 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Ohio 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.5% from 41,032 (2022) to 41,224 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~41,417 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 41,678.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 158,921 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 41,032 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 41,224 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 41,224 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Population Estimate | 41,678 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.2y is 1.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.2 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 41,224 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 10,144 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 8,838.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 15,779.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 6,463 |
| Population under 18 | 10,144 |
| Median age | 37.2 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 41,224 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.59 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 21,162 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 12,492 |
| Asian residents | 2,534 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2,839 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 59.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 54.2% |
| Asian population | 5.7% (vs Ohio 1.9%) |
| Black population | 30.4% (vs Ohio 8.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.5% (vs Ohio 4.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 50.0% (vs Ohio 77.9%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 11% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 27,000 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 9,084 |
| Share born in this state | 65.5% |
| Share born in another state | 34.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 22.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 11.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 5,137 |
| From Europe | 399 |
| From Africa | 2,088 |
| From Latin America | 30 |
Households & Family Composition
17,280 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 10,277 families, 25% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 9,963 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 10,277 |
| Married couples with children | 2,571 |
| Single-parent households | 486 |
| Average household size | 2.40 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 16.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 197 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 10 |
| Family households | 10,320 households (vs Ohio 7,027) |
| Households that are families | 59.7% (vs Ohio 55.9%) |
| Total households | 17,280 households (vs Ohio 12,056) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 5,426 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 163,609 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 158,183 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 5,426 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,787 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 155 residents live in group quarters (0.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 155 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 39045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 39 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Fairfield |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 11.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 39045 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Fairfield County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 5,353 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 39045 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Fairfield County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 64.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 157,574 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 19 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 24 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 41,224, stable, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 41,224 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Town Summary · County | Fairfield County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade