Pandora, OH Demographics

A map of Pandora's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,358	1,123	84.7%	93.3%
Hispanic	175	46	10.9%	3.8%
Black	38	8	2.4%	0.7%
Multiracial	32	24	2.0%	2.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Pandora, Ohio has an estimated population of 1,603, a dramatic increase from the 1,204 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pandora, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pandora has become considerably more 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 Pandora, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pandora is ranked the 547th 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). Pandora was ranked the 623rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pandora's White Population

1,358 residents of Pandora, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pandora is higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Pandora ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pandora's White population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. White residents' share of Pandora's population has decreased from 93.3% to 84.7%.

Pandora is more White than neighboring Columbus Grove (82.5% White), and Ottawa (81.6% White). Pandora is less White than neighboring Gilboa (88.7% White), Bluffton (86.3% White), and Beaverdam (87.6% White).

Pandora's Black Population

38 residents of Pandora, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pandora is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Pandora ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pandora's Black population has grown by an estimated 375.0%. Black residents' share of Pandora's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.4%.

Pandora is more Black than neighboring Gilboa (0.9% Black), Columbus Grove (0.1% Black), and Ottawa (1.6% Black). Pandora is less Black than neighboring Bluffton (3% Black), and Beaverdam (2.7% Black).

Pandora's Asian Population

0 residents of Pandora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pandora is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Pandora ranks 911th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pandora's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Pandora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pandora is less Asian than neighboring Bluffton (2.1% Asian), Columbus Grove (0.7% Asian), and Ottawa (0.5% Asian).

Pandora's Hispanic Population

175 residents of Pandora, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pandora is higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pandora ranks 276th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pandora's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 280.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pandora's population has increased from 3.8% to 10.9%.

Pandora is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilboa (0.9% Hispanic), Bluffton (2.3% Hispanic), Columbus Grove (7.6% Hispanic), and Beaverdam (6.9% Hispanic). Pandora is less Hispanic than neighboring Ottawa (14.2% Hispanic).

Pandora's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pandora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pandora is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Pandora ranks 884th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pandora's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pandora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pandora is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bluffton (2.9% Native American/Other), Columbus Grove (6.7% Native American/Other), and Ottawa (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pandora's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Pandora, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pandora is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pandora ranks 1131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pandora's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pandora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Pandora is more Multiracial than neighboring Ottawa (1.8% Multiracial). Pandora is less Multiracial than neighboring Gilboa (9.6% Multiracial), Bluffton (3.4% Multiracial), Columbus Grove (2.4% Multiracial), and Beaverdam (2.7% 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.