If you're moving to Gambier City, Ohio, you might want to learn more about the area's history and population. The city was incorporated in 1823, and is the seat of Knox County. As of the 2010 census, the population of Gambier was 2,391 people, making it the sixth-fastest-growing city in the US. The median price of a home in Gambier is $265,600, and the median age of residents is 20.5 years old for males and 20.2 years for females.
The Census Bureau and ESRI provide the most recent numbers for renter-occupied housing units in Gambier. These numbers indicate that the number of renter-occupied housing units increased by 1% in 2016 over 2015. There were also a total of 0 evictions in Gambier in 2016, which is far below the national average. However, the area's affordability isn't reflected by these numbers. In addition to evictions, Gambier also has a high percentage of renters.
In terms of ethnicity, most residents of Gambier are white, with about 64% being black. The remaining four percent identify as two or more races, and one percent is Hispanic. The city's population is also highly educated, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree. The city's residents are classified into three major occupational categories: service industry, blue-collar, and white-collar.