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Belpre, OH


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Belpre, Ohio

Belpre, Ohio, in Washington county, is 64 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 89 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is in the Parkersburg - Marietta area. There are 6,660 residents in Belpre.

The People and Families of Belpre

In Belpre, about 56% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Belpre. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belpre had a median family income of $36,401.

Political Inclinations

Belpre folks tended to give their money ($1,150) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Belpre Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Belpre that were owner-occupied was 65%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Belpre, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Belpre is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Belpre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Belpre Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Belpre Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Belpre, OH

Comparing Belpre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity26
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

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