Youngest Cities in Ohio
Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the youngest cities in Ohio based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. McDermott leads the ranking with a value of 16.0 years and a population of 366.
The top three cities are McDermott (16.0 years), Rendville (16.3 years), and East Rochester (16.7 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Ohio.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | McDermott | 16.0 years | 366 |
| #2 | Rendville | 16.3 years | 96 |
| #3 | East Rochester | 16.7 years | 250 |
| #4 | Bladensburg | 17.2 years | 308 |
| #5 | Orangeville | 17.3 years | 343 |
| #6 | Bourneville | 17.5 years | 471 |
| #7 | Wilberforce | 19.9 years | 1,992 |
| #8 | Gambier | 20.4 years | 2,064 |
| #9 | Cedarville | 20.5 years | 3,759 |
| #10 | Hiram | 20.5 years | 1,363 |
| #11 | Oxford | 21.2 years | 22,069 |
| #12 | Rio Grande | 21.5 years | 808 |
| #13 | Buffalo | 21.7 years | 748 |
| #14 | Urbancrest | 21.7 years | 1,057 |
| #15 | Athens | 21.8 years | 23,211 |
| #16 | Ada | 22.2 years | 4,553 |
| #17 | Brecon | 22.3 years | 696 |
| #18 | New Concord | 22.5 years | 2,623 |
| #19 | Granville | 23.4 years | 5,916 |
| #20 | Highland Holiday | 23.4 years | 1,004 |
| #21 | Bowling Green | 23.6 years | 30,051 |
| #22 | Olde West Chester | 23.6 years | 357 |
| #23 | Unionville Center | 23.7 years | 278 |
| #24 | Whites Landing | 23.7 years | 377 |
| #25 | Lower Salem | 24.1 years | 93 |
| #26 | Kent | 24.2 years | 27,190 |
| #27 | Oberlin | 24.2 years | 8,054 |
| #28 | Sardinia | 24.5 years | 1,469 |
| #29 | Gilboa | 24.6 years | 225 |
| #30 | Wright-Patterson AFB | 24.6 years | 1,560 |
| #31 | Kunkle | 24.7 years | 263 |
| #32 | Centerville (Thurman) | 25.1 years | 41 |
| #33 | Nashville | 25.3 years | 374 |
| #34 | Atwater | 25.4 years | 1,007 |
| #35 | East Alliance | 25.7 years | 127 |
| #36 | Lawrenceville | 25.8 years | 332 |
| #37 | Mount Cory | 25.9 years | 411 |
| #38 | Twinsburg Heights | 25.9 years | 1,082 |
| #39 | Butler | 26.5 years | 1,359 |
| #40 | Jeromesville | 26.5 years | 570 |
| #41 | Fort McKinley | 26.6 years | 3,832 |
| #42 | Buford | 26.8 years | 488 |
| #43 | Richmond Dale | 26.8 years | 600 |
| #44 | Mount Hope | 27.1 years | 98 |
| #45 | Kimbolton | 27.2 years | 78 |
| #46 | Berlin Heights | 27.3 years | 878 |
| #47 | West Rushville | 27.4 years | 226 |
| #48 | Lore City | 27.5 years | 375 |
| #49 | Adamsville | 27.6 years | 331 |
| #50 | Harbor View | 27.6 years | 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the youngest in Ohio?
McDermott ranks #1 for youngest cities in Ohio with a value of 16.0 years and a population of 366.
How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Ohio?
There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in Ohio. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Ohio compare to other states for youngest cities?
You can compare Ohio's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.