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Glouster, OH

Village in Athens County, Ohio.

Population

1,473

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,125

ZIP codes

0

Glouster and its ZIP codes

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Glouster at a glance

  • Glouster is about 3.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $38,375, 46% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 (62% below Ohio) and median rent is $806 a month.

Local data for Glouster, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Glouster, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,375

Poverty rate

28.0%

Median home value

$82,600

Median rent

$806/mo

Homeownership

67.1%

Bachelor's or higher

12.9%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

30.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (166), Irish Americans (141), Dutch Americans (42).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Athens County. PPP loans are for Glouster.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,985

21,434 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,940

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$366M

FY 2026, $5,857 per person

Athens County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Glouster, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.3%
  • Carpooled13.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home9.8%

Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Glouster, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

598

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

166

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 22°F

41.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Glouster, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

22.1%

U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

Cities near Glouster

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TrimbleVillage1.2 mi0.7
JacksonvilleVillage1.8 mi0.2
Murray CityVillage4.4 mi0.3
MillfieldCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.6
BuchtelVillage5.7 mi0.5
CorningVillage6.9 mi0.4
HemlockVillage7.1 mi0.4
ChaunceyVillage7.5 mi0.6
NelsonvilleCity7.8 mi4.7
RendvilleVillage8.1 mi0.3
Carbon HillCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.4
New StraitsvilleVillage9.4 mi1.3
ShawneeVillage9.6 mi2.2
The PlainsCensus-designated place9.7 mi2.3
AmesvilleVillage9.9 mi0.2
ChesterhillVillage12 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Glouster, OH in?
Glouster is in Athens County, Ohio.
What is the population of Glouster, OH?
About 1,473 people live in Glouster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Glouster?
Nearby places include Trimble (1.2 mi), Jacksonville (1.8 mi), Murray City (4.4 mi), Millfield (4.8 mi), Buchtel (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023