Gahanna, OH Demographics

A map of Gahanna's Population by Race

Gahanna, Ohio had a population of 35,726 in 2020. It was 73.1% White, 14.3% Black, 3.1% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gahanna, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Gahanna is the 38th most populous. 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).

Gahanna's White Population

26,124 residents of Gahanna identify as White, or 73.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Gahanna roughly similar to the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Gahanna is ranked #1152 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gahanna is more White than neighboring Whitehall (38% White), Huber Ridge (72.2% White), Minerva Park (64.6% White), and Reynoldsburg (49.7% White). Gahanna is less White than neighboring Bexley (83.4% White).

Gahanna's Black Population

5,121 residents of Gahanna identify as Black, or 14.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gahanna roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Gahanna is ranked #89 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gahanna is more Black than neighboring Huber Ridge (13.7% Black), and Bexley (6% Black). Gahanna is less Black than neighboring Whitehall (40.2% Black), Minerva Park (17.6% Black), and Reynoldsburg (28.7% Black).

Gahanna's Asian Population

1,119 residents of Gahanna identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gahanna roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Gahanna is ranked #98 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gahanna is more Asian than neighboring Whitehall (1.3% Asian), Huber Ridge (1.8% Asian), and Bexley (2.1% Asian). Gahanna is less Asian than neighboring Minerva Park (6.2% Asian), and Reynoldsburg (9.8% Asian).

Gahanna's Hispanic Population

1,311 residents of Gahanna identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gahanna roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Gahanna is ranked #282 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gahanna is more Hispanic than neighboring Bexley (3.2% Hispanic). Gahanna is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitehall (13.9% Hispanic), Huber Ridge (5.1% Hispanic), Minerva Park (5.4% Hispanic), and Reynoldsburg (5.6% Hispanic).

Gahanna's Native American/Other Population

253 residents of Gahanna identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gahanna roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Gahanna is ranked #274 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gahanna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bexley (0.6% Native American/Other), and Minerva Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Gahanna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitehall (0.9% Native American/Other), Huber Ridge (0.9% Native American/Other), and Reynoldsburg (1% Native American/Other).

Gahanna's Multiracial Population

1,798 residents of Gahanna identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gahanna roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Gahanna is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gahanna is more Multiracial than neighboring Bexley (4.8% Multiracial). Gahanna is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitehall (5.7% Multiracial), Huber Ridge (6.3% Multiracial), Minerva Park (5.7% Multiracial), and Reynoldsburg (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.