Philo, OH Demographics

A map of Philo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	664	672	97.2%	93.3%
Multiracial	15	28	2.2%	3.9%
Hispanic	4	12	0.6%	1.7%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	1.0%

Philo, Ohio has an estimated population of 683, a decrease from the 720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.2% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philo 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 Philo, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 5.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philo is ranked the 789th 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). Philo was ranked the 761st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philo's White Population

664 residents of Philo, or 97.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philo is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Philo ranks 381st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Philo's population has increased from 93.3% to 97.2%.

Philo is more White than neighboring Duncan Falls (96.2% White), South Zanesville (89.6% White), Zanesville (80.5% White), and North Zanesville (87.5% White). Philo is less White than neighboring Pleasant Grove (99.5% White).

Philo's Black Population

0 residents of Philo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philo is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Philo ranks 1002nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Philo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Philo is less Black than neighboring Pleasant Grove (0.5% Black), South Zanesville (3.9% Black), Zanesville (8.5% Black), and North Zanesville (2.3% Black).

Philo's Asian Population

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

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

Philo is less Asian than neighboring Zanesville (1.3% Asian), and North Zanesville (1.7% Asian).

Philo's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Philo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philo is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Philo ranks 752nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Philo's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.

Philo is more Hispanic than neighboring Duncan Falls (0% Hispanic), Pleasant Grove (0% Hispanic), and South Zanesville (0.5% Hispanic). Philo is less Hispanic than neighboring Zanesville (2.2% Hispanic), and North Zanesville (6.5% Hispanic).

Philo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Philo, 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 Philo is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Philo ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

Philo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zanesville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Philo's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Philo, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philo is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Philo ranks 637th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Philo's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.2%.

Philo is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Grove (0% Multiracial), and North Zanesville (2.1% Multiracial). Philo is less Multiracial than neighboring Duncan Falls (3.8% Multiracial), South Zanesville (5.9% Multiracial), and Zanesville (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.