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Ottawa

County:
Putnam County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.547
State:
Ohio

Ottawa is a village located in Putnam County, Ohio. Ottawa has a 2026 population of 4,402. It is also the county seat of Putnam County. Ottawa is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,462 in 2020.

The median household income in Ottawa is $69,950 with a poverty rate of 8.57%. The median age in Ottawa is 42.3 years: 39.6 years for males, and 44 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.2 males.

4.4K
Total Population
968
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.23%
Growth

Ottawa Population

Ottawa Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,402-10-0.23%
20254,412-10-0.23%
20244,422-10-0.23%
20234,432-8-0.18%
20224,440-10-0.22%
20214,450-18-0.4%
20204,4621122.57%
20194,35060.14%
20184,344-6-0.14%
20174,350-27-0.62%
20164,377-7-0.16%
20154,384-32-0.72%
20144,416130.3%
20134,403-11-0.25%
20124,414-26-0.59%
20114,440-15-0.34%
20104,455-5-0.11%
20004,3673689.2%
19903,9991253.23%
19803,8742526.96%
19703,62237711.62%
19603,2452839.55%
19502,96200%

Median Age

Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 39.6 years

Ottawa Adults

There are 3,457 adults, (866 of whom are seniors) in Ottawa.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,411 (54.3%)
Male: 2,030 (45.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ottawa includes 82.59% White, 4.32% other race, 3.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,66882.59%
Two or more races3517.9%
Other race1924.32%
Black or African American1473.31%
Native American521.17%
Asian310.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2716.1%
Other race1924.32%
Black or African American761.71%
White440.99%
Native American400.9%
Asian90.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,62481.6%
Two or more races801.8%
Black or African American711.6%
Asian220.5%
Native American120.27%

Ottawa Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ottawa 's average per capita income is $52,027. Household income levels show a median of $69,950. The poverty rate stands at 8.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$127,147-
Families$112,008$132,942
Households$69,950$95,235
Non Families$31,396$36,832

$52,027

Average Income

$69,950

Median Household Income

8.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)