Gambier, OH Demographics

A map of Gambier's Population by Race

Gambier, Ohio has an estimated population of 2,126, a decrease from the 2,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gambier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gambier has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gambier, that probability was 37.8% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gambier is ranked the 475th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gambier was ranked the 463rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gambier's White Population

1,855 residents of Gambier, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gambier is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Gambier ranks 1116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambier's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Gambier's population has increased from 78.2% to 87.3%.

Gambier is more White than neighboring South Mount Vernon (85.7% White). Gambier is less White than neighboring Howard (97.8% White), Apple Valley (88.3% White), Mount Vernon (89.4% White), and Martinsburg (99.3% White).

Gambier's Black Population

19 residents of Gambier, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gambier is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Gambier ranks 234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambier's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Black residents' share of Gambier's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.9%.

Gambier is more Black than neighboring Howard (0% Black), South Mount Vernon (0% Black), and Martinsburg (0% Black). Gambier is less Black than neighboring Apple Valley (2.6% Black), and Mount Vernon (1.3% Black).

Gambier's Asian Population

83 residents of Gambier, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gambier is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Gambier ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambier's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Asian residents' share of Gambier's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.9%.

Gambier is more Asian than neighboring Howard (0% Asian), Apple Valley (2.6% Asian), Mount Vernon (1.2% Asian), South Mount Vernon (0% Asian), and Martinsburg (0% Asian).

Gambier's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Gambier, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gambier is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Gambier ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambier's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Gambier's population has decreased from 7.0% to 4.5%.

Gambier is more Hispanic than neighboring Howard (0% Hispanic), Apple Valley (3.1% Hispanic), Mount Vernon (3.7% Hispanic), and Martinsburg (0% Hispanic). Gambier is less Hispanic than neighboring South Mount Vernon (11% Hispanic).

Gambier's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Gambier, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gambier is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gambier ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambier's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gambier's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.8%.

Gambier is more Native American/Other than neighboring Howard (0% Native American/Other), Apple Valley (0% Native American/Other), Mount Vernon (0.5% Native American/Other), South Mount Vernon (0% Native American/Other), and Martinsburg (0% Native American/Other).

Gambier's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Gambier, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gambier is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gambier ranks 1161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambier's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gambier's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Gambier is more Multiracial than neighboring Howard (2.2% Multiracial), and Martinsburg (0.7% Multiracial). Gambier is less Multiracial than neighboring Apple Valley (3.4% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (3.9% Multiracial), and South Mount Vernon (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.