Glouster, Ohio
Glouster: City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
About
Glouster is a city located in the county of Athens in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,791 and a population density of 516 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,779 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Glouster
| Population : | 1,779 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Athens County |
| Postal code : | 45732 |
| Area : | 3.47 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.86% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.14% |
| Altitude : | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 11:24:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 513 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Glouster is located at 39°30'11"N 82°5'5"W (39.5031300, -82.0845900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Glouster decreased by 0.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,791 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,793 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,779 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,792 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,793 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,798 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,795 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,804 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,788 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,780 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,779 | -0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 918,702 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 919,134 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 954,236 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 919,040 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 79.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 75.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 52,004 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 430,736 |
Glouster zip code is 45732.
County name: Athens, County
fips: 39009
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 430,736 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $153,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,333 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $540 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $829 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,269 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 389,585 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,871,900 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,532,495 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,835,448 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 12,106,065 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,172 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,121 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,598 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 22,762 |
| 2019 total employment : | 427,343 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 20,632,784 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 52,711 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 61,354 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37,199 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,041 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,090 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50,955 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,802 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52,637 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 881.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,042.69 |
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Other Places in Glouster
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People born in Glouster (3)
People born in Glouster, including boxer Brian Camechis, Playwright and novelist Wilson Collison, psychologist Joseph Gengerelli, .
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Schools in Glouster
College & universities near Glouster, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206172 | Tri-County Adult Career Center | Nelsonville (OH) | 45764 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Glouster, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
Post offices near Glouster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glouster Post Office | Glouster (OH) | 45732 |
Other cities in Athens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Athens County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 24,600 | Town in Ohio |
| Brookville | 5,882 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Nelsonville | 5,119 | City in Athens County, Ohio, USA |
| Hocking | 4,702 | Township in Fairfield County, Ohio |
| The Plains | 3,080 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Sugar Creek | 1,207 | Township in Greene County, Ohio |
| Chauncey | 1,038 | Village in the United States |
| Albany | 892 | Village in Athens County, Ohio, United States |
| Buchtel | 568 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Coolville | 493 | Human settlement in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Trimble | 407 | Township in Athens County, Ohio |
| Morristown | 285 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Amesville | 153 | Human settlement in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Glouster distances to largest Ohio cities
