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Gambier, OH
Village in Knox County, Ohio.
Population
2,126
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,269
ZIP codes
0
Gambier and its ZIP codes
Gambier at a glance
- Gambier is about 7.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $93,365 a year, 31% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,400 (44% above Ohio) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Gambier, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gambier, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,365
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$309,400
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
66.1%
Median age
20.6
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (368), Irish Americans (297), Italian Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Gambier.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,796
20,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$381M
FY 2026, $6,067 per person
How people get to work
Gambier, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone29.2%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked53.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gambier, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gambier, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
3.9%
U.S. 12.1% -8.2 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Gambier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HowardCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount VernonCity | 4.4 mi | 9.9 |
| Apple ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6 |
| South Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| MartinsburgVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BladensburgCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DanvilleVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| UticaVillage | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| FredericktownVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| Gann (Brinkhaven)Village | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| St. LouisvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ButlerVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| SpartaVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ChestervilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CenterburgVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| NellieVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gambier, OH in?
- Gambier is in Knox County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Gambier, OH?
- About 2,126 people live in Gambier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gambier?
- Nearby places include Howard (4.2 mi), Mount Vernon (4.4 mi), Apple Valley (5.1 mi), South Mount Vernon (5.8 mi), Martinsburg (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023