State
County
Land Area (mi²)
29.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
556.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.73%
Growth Since 2010
7.72%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Pataskala is a city located in Licking County Ohio. With a 2020 population of 16,117, it is the 113th largest city in Ohio and the 2212th largest city in the United States . Pataskala is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,962 in 2010. Pataskala reached it's highest population of 16,117 in 2021. Spanning over 29 miles, Pataskala has a population density of 556 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pataskala is $86,519 with a poverty rate of 5.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $976 per month, and the median house value is $184,400. The median age in Pataskala is 35.3 years, 33.8 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pataskala was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,981 | 83.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,746 | 11.20% |
| Two or More Races | 535 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 290 | 1.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.21% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,383 | 2.87 | 71.9 |
| Married | 3,059 | 3.3 | 78.9 |
| Non Family | 1,397 | 1.36 | 68.6 |
| Female | 721 | 3.79 | 49.8 |
| Male | 206 | 3.56 | 67.5 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 1.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 651 | 6.30% |
| High School Graduate | 3,267 | 31.61% |
| Some College | 2,707 | 26.19% |
| Associates Degree | 961 | 9.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,710 | 16.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 909 | 8.80% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,770 | 8,123 | 2,254 |
| Black | 912 | 868 | 167 |
| Asian | 238 | 167 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 233 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 214 | 195 | 54 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.62%.
$43,874
Average Earnings
$50,847
Average Male
$38,669
Average Female
93.64% of Pataskala residents speak only English, while 6.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.79% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,506 | 552 | 4.41% |
| Black | 1,722 | 268 | 15.56% |
| Multiple | 535 | 97 | 18.13% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 51 | 14.45% |
5.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.84%
Male Poverty Rate
6.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pataskala is Multiple, with 18.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pataskala is White, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.93%.
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 916 | 9.47% |
| Black | 87 | 7.61% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 18.32% |
| Asian | 12 | 5.04% |
6.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
94.95%
Native Born
5.05%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
2.50%
Naturalized
94.95% of Pataskala residents were born in the United States, with 72.63% having been born in Ohio. 2.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,117 | 117 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 16,000 | 117 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 15,883 | 117 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 15,766 | 186 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 15,580 | 145 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 15,435 | 131 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 15,304 | 111 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 15,193 | 94 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 15,099 | 84 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 15,015 | 22 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 14,993 | 46 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 14,947 | 4,698 | 3.85% |
| 2000 | 10,249 | 7,203 | 12.90% |
| 1990 | 3,046 | 0.00% |