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Powell, Ohio

Powell, Ohio, in Delaware county, is 14 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The village is in the Columbus area. There are 6,247 residents in Powell.

The People and Families of Powell

In Powell, about 85% of adults are married. When people think of Powell, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Powell.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Powell had a median family income of $117,801. Most of the residents of Powell tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Powell is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village. Lots of residents of Powell prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Powell folks tended to give their money ($80,750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Powell.

Powell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Powell that were owner-occupied was 97%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Powell, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Powell, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPowell Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPowell People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPowell Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPowell College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPowell Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Powell Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Powell Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Powell, OH

Comparing Powell 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime99

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