City of Piqua

Piqua, Ohio boasts one of the most convenient and affordable locations in the U.S. Located on I-75, just 20 miles north from its intersection with I-70, Piqua is an integral part of the Dayton Region. With excellent access to markets, a well-trained workforce, diverse industries, and a low-cost business environment, Piqua provides the tools growing businesses need to compete in today’s changing economy.


The City of Piqua and the Dayton Region enjoy a competitive environment for starting and growing a business. With affordable land, economical transportation costs, and lower taxes, companies large and small find our community an ideal location for new investment. Our available Incentives & Financing also mean companies have the resources to grow and succeed.

Steeped in a rich industrial history that dates back to the early 1800s, Piqua’s diverse business community encompasses all of the region’s key Industry Concentrations. With a strong entrepreneurial and small business support network through organizations like the Dayton Development Coalition, the Entrepreneurs Center, and the Small Business Development Center at Edison Community College, start-ups and small businesses alike have access to the resources needed to grow and succeed.

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
City of Piqua 20,882 20,600 20,543 20,700

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 1,303
5-9 1,278
10-14 1,221
15-19 1,315
20-24 1,288
25-29 1,286
30-34 1,272
35-39 1,267
40-44 1,227
45-49 1,177
50-54 1,263
55-59 1,147
60-64 1,315
65-69 1,269
70-74 1,119
75-79 825
80-84 483
85+ 488
18+ 15,945
Median Age 40

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

City of Piqua 2026
Total 20,543.00
White Alone 86.97%
Black Alone 3.95%
American Indian Alone 0.15%
Asian Alone 0.77%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.02%
Some Other Race 1.05%
Two or More Races 7.08%
Hispanic Origin 2.34%
Diversity Index 27.20

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

City of Piqua 2026 - 2031
Population 0.15%
Households 0.35%
Families 0.03%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 8,321 8,347 8,749 8,903
Housing Units 8,950 9,341 9,432 9,583
Owner Occupied Units 5,454 5,645
Renter Occupied Units 3,295 3,258
Vacant Units 683 680

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

City of Piqua 2026 2031
Median Home Value $150,458 $205,198
Average Home Value $214,559 $304,430
<$50,000 166 181
$50,000 - $99,999 1,253 689
$100,000 - $149,999 1,296 1,033
$150,000 - $199,999 921 867
$200,000 - $249,999 427 505
$250,000 - $299,999 679 901
$300,000 - $399,999 270 529
$400,000 - $499,999 168 327
$500,000 - $749,999 131 275
$1,000,000 + 33 69

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 165
2000-2009 498
1990-1999 829
1980-1989 597
1970-1979 897
1960-1969 961
1950-1959 991
1940-1949 935
1939 or Before 3,390

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Income

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Income

City of Piqua 2026 2031
Median Household $68,172 $77,361
Average Household $77,399 $86,314
Per Capita $33,153 $37,316

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

City of Piqua 2026
<$15,000 1,100
$15,000 - $24,999 696
$25,000 - $34,999 619
$35,000 - $49,999 999
$50,000 - $74,999 1,326
$75,000 - $99,999 1,388
$100,000 - $149,999 1,510
$150,000 - $199,999 931
$200,000+ 180

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 10,076
In-County Residents 7,125
Out-of-County Residents 2,951
Drive Alone 7,997
Carpooled 953
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 723
Motorcycle 19
Bicycle 17
Walked 183
Other 184
Less than 5 minutes 518
5-9 minutes 1,733
10-14 minutes 1,793
15-19 minutes 1,153
20-24 minutes 1,701
25-29 minutes 565
30-34 minutes 591
35-39 minutes 418
40-44 minutes 197
45-59 minutes 371
60-89 minutes 241
90+ minutes 72
Average Travel Time 19

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 11,483
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 0
Mining 0
Utilities 27
Construction 331
Manufacturing 2,721
Wholesale Trade 590
   
Retail Trade 1,550
   
Transportation/Warehouse 128
Information 109
   
Finance & Insurance 178
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 139
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 293
Legal Services 38
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 52
Educational Services 1,861
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,091
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 182
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,225
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 766
Auto Repair/Maintenance 81
Public Administration Emp 237

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

City of Piqua 2026
<9th Grade 299
Some High School 1,073
GED 768
Graduated High School 5,424
Some College/No Degree 2,470
Associates Degree 1,737
Bachelor's Degree 1,383
Graduate Degree 984

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 732
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 0
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 1
Construction Bus 44
Manufacturing Bus 56
Wholesale Trade Bus 28
   
Retail Trade Bus 134
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 10
Information Bus 15
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 34
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 32
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 49
Legal Services Bus 7
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 16
Educational Services Bus 18
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 54
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 22
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 71
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 113
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 20
Public Administration Bus 21

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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