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Gallipolis, OH
Village in Gallia County, Ohio.
Population
3,130
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
870
ZIP codes
0
Gallipolis and its ZIP codes
Gallipolis at a glance
- Gallipolis is about 3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,417 a year, 36% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,900 (44% below Ohio) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Gallipolis, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gallipolis, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,417
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$119,900
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (283), Irish Americans (258), Russian Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallia County. PPP loans are for Gallipolis.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,312
11,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,417
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,766 per person
How people get to work
Gallipolis, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gallipolis, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gallipolis, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Gallipolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gallipolis Ferry, WVCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| KanaugaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Henderson, WVTown | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Point Pleasant, WVCity | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| BidwellCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| CheshireVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Rio GrandeVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Apple Grove, WVCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| VintonVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Leon, WVTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MiddleportVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Centerville (Thurman)Village | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Clifton, WVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| RutlandVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Mason, WVTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Crown CityVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gallipolis, OH in?
- Gallipolis is in Gallia County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Gallipolis, OH?
- About 3,130 people live in Gallipolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gallipolis?
- Nearby places include Gallipolis Ferry, WV (2.8 mi), Kanauga (3.3 mi), Henderson, WV (3.6 mi), Point Pleasant, WV (4.4 mi), Bidwell (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023