Chardon is a city located in Geauga County Ohio. Chardon has a 2024 population of 5,238. It is also the county seat of Geauga County. Chardon is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Chardon is $97,434 with a poverty rate of 11.92%. The median age in Chardon is 37.8 years: 36.2 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chardon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,009 | 95.45% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 3.09% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,006 | 2.55 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 1,265 | 3.25 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 595 | 1.17 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Female | 77 | 2.09 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 69 | 2.12 | 24.6 | 75.4 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 4.42% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 5.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 789 | 21.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 549 | 15.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,099 | 30.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 2.72% |
| Some College | 691 | 19.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,401 | 3,147 | 1,236 |
| Black | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 60 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 60 | 42 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,750 | $92,308 | $57,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,000 | $163,667 | $74,231 |
| High School Graduate | $37,266 | $53,323 | $22,358 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,045 | $0 | $21,629 |
| Overall | $52,196 | $69,375 | $33,692 |
| Some College | $43,421 | $0 | $37,572 |
$52,196
Average Earnings
$69,375
Average Male
$33,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.08% of Chardon residents speak only English, while 2.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,824 | 550 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 34 | 34.34% |
| Black | 73 | 26 | 35.62% |
11.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.45%
Male Poverty Rate
14.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chardon is Black, with 35.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chardon is White, with 11.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.33% |
| High School | 11.59% |
| Some College | 6.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Employed | 6.49% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,542 | $120,761 |
| Households | $86,480 | $97,434 |
| Married Families | $121,653 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,942 | $42,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.4%
Born in Chardon
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
99.31% of Chardon residents were born in the United States, with 81.4% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,233 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 5,234 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 5,235 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 5,236 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 5,237 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 5,238 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 5,239 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 5,246 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 5,257 | 15 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 5,242 | 92 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 5,150 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,164 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 5,172 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 5,169 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 5,173 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 5,177 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 5,171 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 5,167 | 25 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 5,142 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,156 | 710 | 15.97% |
| 1990 | 4,446 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 1980 | 4,434 | 443 | 11.1% |
| 1970 | 3,991 | 837 | 26.54% |
| 1960 | 3,154 | -2,079 | -39.73% |