Demographics & People — Ottawa, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,439 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 42.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,712 |
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| Family Households | 1,022 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3012 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,697 |
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| Black or African American | 138 |
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| Asian | 52 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 596 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,083 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,067 |
| Other groups | 698 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 567 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 434 |
| English | 358 |
| Irish | 197 |
| Italian | 195 |
| American | 193 |
| Subsaharan African | 104 |
Language
| English Only | 4,135 |
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| Spanish | 77 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,265 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 156 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,388 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ottawa, Ohio.
