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Hiram, OH


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Hiram, Ohio

Hiram, Ohio, in Portage county, is 25 miles NE of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 31 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Akron metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Hiram is home to some 1,242 residents.

The People and Families of Hiram

In Hiram, about 21% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hiram had a median family income of $50,139. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Hiram. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hiram. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Hiram Housing

According to the 2000 census, 44% of the housing in Hiram was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Hiram, 59% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Hiram let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHiram College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hiram Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hiram Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hiram Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hiram Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hiram People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hiram, OH

Comparing Hiram 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes34
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