Mount Gilead is a village located in Morrow County, Ohio. Mount Gilead has a 2026 population of 3,565. It is also the county seat of Morrow County. Mount Gilead is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,499 in 2020.
The median household income in Mount Gilead is $44,643 with a poverty rate of 17.7%. The median age in Mount Gilead is 44.4 years: 40.8 years for males, and 46.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 2,633 adults, (817 of whom are seniors) in Mount Gilead.
Female: 1,791 (53.8%)
Male: 1,540 (46.2%)
The racial composition of Mount Gilead includes 88.53% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,949 | 88.53% |
| Two or more races | 298 | 8.95% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 2.52% |
Mount Gilead 's average per capita income is $41,984. Household income levels show a median of $44,643. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,188 | $91,672 |
| Married Families | $51,042 | - |
| Households | $44,643 | $73,717 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $50,838 |
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