Curtice: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,535 people in Curtice, in 669 households. Population grew 0.1% from 1,533 (2022) to 1,535 (2024). Median age 51.9 years. (1.3y older than Ottawa County; 13.8y older than Ohio). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 93% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.04). 70% of households are family-led. County is losing 5,491 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Ohio avg 2.4).
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Ohio 44%).
- 71 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Ohio 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.1% from 1,533 (2022) to 1,535 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,536 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 431,279 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,533 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,535 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 1,535 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Population Estimate | 1,539 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 51.9y is 13.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 51.9 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,535 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 270 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 308.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 587.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 370 |
| Population under 18 | 270 |
| Median age | 51.9 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 1,535 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.04 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,418 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 26 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 3.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 98.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.2% (vs Ohio 4.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 92.7% (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).
| Residents born in this state | 1,489 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 37 |
| Share born in this state | 97.0% |
| Share born in another state | 3.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 67 |
| From Africa | 67 |
Households & Family Composition
669 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 483 families, 22% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 483 |
| Married couples with children | 105 |
| Average household size | 2.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 120 |
| Family households | 470 households (vs Ohio 7,027) |
| Households that are families | 70.3% (vs Ohio 55.9%) |
| Total households | 669 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. 0.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 5,491 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 0.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 358,927 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 364,418 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -5,491 |
| 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 | 161 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 39095 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 39 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 095 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Lucas |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 27.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 39095 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Lucas County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 22,519 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 39095 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Lucas County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 64.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 428,348 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,535, stable, retirement community, affluent, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,535 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Town Summary · County | Lucas County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade