Obetz, OH Demographics

A map of Obetz's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,161	4,112	70.4%	74.9%
Black	1,322	613	18.0%	11.2%
Hispanic	462	342	6.3%	6.2%
Multiracial	350	275	4.8%	5.0%
Native American/Other	28	36	0.4%	0.7%
Asian	7	111	0.1%	2.0%

Obetz, Ohio has an estimated population of 7,330, a dramatic increase from the 5,489 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 18.0% Black, 6.3% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Obetz, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Obetz has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Obetz, that probability was 41.9% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Obetz is ranked the 233rd 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). Obetz was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Obetz's White Population

5,161 residents of Obetz, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Obetz is lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Obetz ranks 1142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Obetz's White population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. White residents' share of Obetz's population has decreased from 74.9% to 70.4%.

Obetz is more White than neighboring Groveport (64.7% White), Blacklick Estates (59.8% White), and Whitehall (40.8% White). Obetz is less White than neighboring Lockbourne (91.5% White), and Bexley (85.2% White).

Obetz's Black Population

1,322 residents of Obetz, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Obetz is higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Obetz ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Obetz's Black population has grown by an estimated 115.7%. Black residents' share of Obetz's population has increased from 11.2% to 18.0%.

Obetz is more Black than neighboring Lockbourne (0.6% Black), and Bexley (4.7% Black). Obetz is less Black than neighboring Groveport (24.4% Black), Blacklick Estates (30% Black), and Whitehall (39.8% Black).

Obetz's Asian Population

7 residents of Obetz, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Obetz is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Obetz ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Obetz's Asian population has declined by an estimated 93.7%. Asian residents' share of Obetz's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.1%.

Obetz is more Asian than neighboring Lockbourne (0% Asian). Obetz is less Asian than neighboring Groveport (0.8% Asian), Blacklick Estates (1.3% Asian), Bexley (1.6% Asian), and Whitehall (2.9% Asian).

Obetz's Hispanic Population

462 residents of Obetz, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Obetz is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Obetz ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Obetz's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Obetz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Obetz is more Hispanic than neighboring Lockbourne (2.4% Hispanic), and Bexley (3.3% Hispanic). Obetz is less Hispanic than neighboring Groveport (6.4% Hispanic), and Whitehall (10.9% Hispanic).

Obetz's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Obetz, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Obetz is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Obetz ranks 340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Obetz's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Obetz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Obetz is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockbourne (0% Native American/Other), Blacklick Estates (0% Native American/Other), Bexley (0.1% Native American/Other), and Whitehall (0.2% Native American/Other). Obetz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groveport (0.8% Native American/Other).

Obetz's Multiracial Population

350 residents of Obetz, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Obetz is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Obetz ranks 266th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Obetz's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Obetz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Obetz is more Multiracial than neighboring Groveport (2.9% Multiracial), and Blacklick Estates (2.5% Multiracial). Obetz is less Multiracial than neighboring Lockbourne (5.5% Multiracial), Bexley (5.2% Multiracial), and Whitehall (5.4% 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.