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Celina, OH
City in Mercer County, Ohio.
Population
10,903
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,168
ZIP codes
0
Celina and its ZIP codes
Celina at a glance
- Celina is about 7.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 170th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $62,849 a year, 12% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (24% below Ohio) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Celina, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Celina, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,849
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,993), Irish Americans (1,499), Jamaican Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Celina.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,239
20,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,667
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $5,894 per person
How people get to work
Celina, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.1%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Celina, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Celina, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Celina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontezumaVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ColdwaterVillage | 6.1 mi | 1.9 |
| MendonVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ChickasawVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| St. MarysCity | 8.9 mi | 4.7 |
| St. HenryVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| RockfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Maria SteinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| New BremenVillage | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| New KnoxvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| ElginVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BurkettsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MinsterVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort RecoveryVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| OsgoodVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Ohio CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Celina, OH in?
- Celina is in Mercer County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Celina, OH?
- About 10,903 people live in Celina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Celina?
- Nearby places include Montezuma (4.4 mi), Coldwater (6.1 mi), Mendon (8.6 mi), Chickasaw (8.6 mi), St. Marys (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023