Adena: Demographics & People
Adena's population stands at 716 people, in 274 households. Population shrank 0.6% from 720 (2022) to 716 (2024). Median age 39.8 years. (4.5y younger than Jefferson County; 1.7y older than Ohio). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 97% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.02). 72% of households are family-led. County health: 41% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Ohio avg 2.4).
- 28% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Ohio 44%).
- 88 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Ohio 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 0.6% from 720 (2022) to 716 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~711 (extrapolated at -0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 706.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,483 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -0.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 720 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 716 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 716 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Population Estimate | 706 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.8y is 0.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.8 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 716 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 186 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 137.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 244.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 149 |
| Population under 18 | 186 |
| Median age | 39.8 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 716 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.02 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 704 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 7 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 1.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 99.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 96.9% (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). 0.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 0% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 350 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 363 |
| Share born in this state | 48.9% |
| Share born in another state | 51.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 50.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 5 |
| From Europe | 5 |
Households & Family Composition
274 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 72% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 190 families, 22% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 182 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 190 |
| Married couples with children | 41 |
| Single-parent households | 17 |
| Average household size | 2.59 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 38 |
| Family households | 197 households (vs Ohio 7,027) |
| Households that are families | 71.9% (vs Ohio 55.9%) |
| Total households | 274 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. 4.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 12,852 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 12,817 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 35 |
| 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 | 85 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 39067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 39 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Harrison |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 32.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 39067 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Harrison County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 556 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 39067 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Harrison County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 48.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 53.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 15,040 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 716, stable, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 716 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Town Summary · County | Harrison County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade