Paulding, OH Demographics

A map of Paulding's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,575	2,951	79.7%	83.0%
Hispanic	425	368	13.2%	10.4%
Multiracial	200	131	6.2%	3.7%
Black	20	59	0.6%	1.7%
Asian	10	9	0.3%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	37	0.0%	1.0%

Paulding, Ohio has an estimated population of 3,230, a decrease from the 3,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 13.2% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paulding, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paulding has become 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 Paulding, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 34.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paulding is ranked the 382nd 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). Paulding was ranked the 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paulding's White Population

2,575 residents of Paulding, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paulding is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Paulding ranks 1057th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulding's White population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Paulding's population has decreased from 83.0% to 79.7%.

Paulding is more White than neighboring Sherwood (76.9% White). Paulding is less White than neighboring Latty (85.2% White), Broughton (94.9% White), Cecil (92.8% White), and Haviland (89.8% White).

Paulding's Black Population

20 residents of Paulding, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paulding is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Paulding ranks 408th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulding's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Black residents' share of Paulding's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.

Paulding is more Black than neighboring Broughton (0% Black), Cecil (0% Black), Haviland (0% Black), and Sherwood (0% Black). Paulding is less Black than neighboring Latty (6% Black).

Paulding's Asian Population

10 residents of Paulding, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paulding is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Paulding ranks 729th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulding's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Paulding's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Paulding is more Asian than neighboring Latty (0% Asian), Broughton (0% Asian), Cecil (0% Asian), Haviland (0% Asian), and Sherwood (0% Asian).

Paulding's Hispanic Population

425 residents of Paulding, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paulding is higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Paulding ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulding's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Paulding's population has increased from 10.4% to 13.2%.

Paulding is more Hispanic than neighboring Latty (1.6% Hispanic), Broughton (5.1% Hispanic), Cecil (5.8% Hispanic), and Haviland (10.2% Hispanic). Paulding is less Hispanic than neighboring Sherwood (13.9% Hispanic).

Paulding's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paulding, 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 Paulding is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Paulding ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulding's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paulding's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Paulding is less Native American/Other than neighboring Latty (3.8% Native American/Other), Cecil (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sherwood (0.3% Native American/Other).

Paulding's Multiracial Population

200 residents of Paulding, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paulding is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Paulding ranks 719th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulding's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Paulding's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.2%.

Paulding is more Multiracial than neighboring Latty (3.3% Multiracial), Broughton (0% Multiracial), Cecil (0.7% Multiracial), and Haviland (0% Multiracial). Paulding is less Multiracial than neighboring Sherwood (8.9% 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.