Gahanna, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Gahanna, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Gahanna | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,555 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2503.4 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,836 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Gahanna grew by 22.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,555 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Gahanna is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.4% of residents. That is 2.3 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,129 19.4% -1.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,392 23.4% +2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,624 21.0% +0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,055 16.0% -2.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.5% of the people living in Gahanna and men 47.5%.
- Women 52.5% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 47.5% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Gahanna has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Gahanna | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,012 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.42% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gahanna is about 47% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Gahanna | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $325,945 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,449 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.0% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Gahanna is about 18.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,449 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gahanna spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gahanna | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.8 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,276 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.8% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,780 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,768 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gahanna is 20 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gahanna has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Gahanna | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.0% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Gahanna has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gahanna | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Gahanna, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How Gahanna, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna, OH | 31,555 | $105,012 #1/3 | $325,945 #1/3 | 20.4 min #1/3 |
| Whitehall, OH | 20,074 | $52,874 | $69,117 | 21.8 min |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 39,522 | $69,824 | $185,669 | 23.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gahanna, Ohio.
How many people live in Gahanna, Ohio?
About 31,555 people live in Gahanna, Ohio, in 12,836 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Gahanna, Ohio mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Gahanna, Ohio has 2,503 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 29 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Gahanna, Ohio?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($325,945 against $105,012), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,449 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Gahanna, Ohio?
Unemployment in Gahanna, Ohio is only 2.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Gahanna, Ohio?
50.0% of adults in Gahanna, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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