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Buckeye Lake, OH


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Buckeye Lake, Ohio

Buckeye Lake, Ohio, in Licking county, is 28 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. The village is considered part of the Columbus metropolitan area. Buckeye Lake has a population of 3,049.

The People and Families of Buckeye Lake

In Buckeye Lake, about 49% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Buckeye Lake is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buckeye Lake had a median family income of $33,800.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buckeye Lake ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Buckeye Lake Housing

About 68% of housing units in Buckeye Lake are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Buckeye Lake tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Ohio.

Commuting

In Buckeye Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Buckeye Lake are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Buckeye Lake Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Buckeye Lake Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Buckeye Lake, OH

Comparing Buckeye Lake 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime11

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