Rittman: Demographics & People
Rittman's population stands at 6,044 people, in 2,360 households. Population grew 0.2% from 6,033 (2022) to 6,044 (2024). Median age 34.6 years. (4.3y younger than Wayne County; 3.5y younger than Ohio). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 94% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.07). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 913 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Ohio avg 2.4).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Ohio 44%).
- 66 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Ohio 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.2% from 6,033 (2022) to 6,044 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~6,054 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 182,470 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 6,033 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 6,044 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 6,044 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Population Estimate | 6,069 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.6y is 4.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.6 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,044 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,464 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,581.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,053.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 946 |
| Population under 18 | 1,464 |
| Median age | 34.6 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 6,044 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.07 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 5,705 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 5 |
| Asian residents | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 173 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 7.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.2% |
| Asian population | 0.9% (vs Ohio 1.9%) |
| Black population | 0.1% (vs Ohio 8.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.6% (vs Ohio 4.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 94.1% (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). 2.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,946 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 871 |
| Share born in this state | 81.8% |
| Share born in another state | 18.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 108 |
| From Europe | 36 |
| From Africa | 61 |
Households & Family Composition
2,360 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,446 families, 31% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,444 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,446 |
| Married couples with children | 449 |
| Single-parent households | 37 |
| Average household size | 2.50 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 94 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 44 |
| Family households | 1,464 households (vs Ohio 7,027) |
| Households that are families | 62.0% (vs Ohio 55.9%) |
| Total households | 2,360 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. 14.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 913 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 183,083 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 182,170 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 913 |
| 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 | 447 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.5% |
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. 69 residents live in group quarters (1.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 69 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 16 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 39103 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 39 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 103 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Medina |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 6.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 5.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 7.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 39103 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Medina County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 5,121 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 39103 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Medina County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 69.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 66.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 61.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 179,746 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.70 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 6,044, stable, young professional, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 6,044 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Town Summary · County | Medina County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade