Bidwell, Ohio
Census designated place in Gallia County, Ohio · ZIP 45614, 45686
- Gallia County
- Within Springfield Township
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 2 public schools
- 1,124 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
- 389Households
- $74,583Median household income
- $108,800Median home value
- 2Public schools
- 2ZIP codes
About Bidwell
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Median household income $74,583 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 39, retrieved November 14, 2026.
- Owner occupied
- 356 units
- Renter occupied
- 33 units
- Vacancy rate
- 19%
Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 39, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Bidwell | Gallia County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,124 | 29,162 | 11,780,046 |
| Median household income | $74,583 | $56,455 | $69,680 |
| Median age | 35.0 | 41.3 | 39.6 |
| Median home value | $108,800 | $135,000 | $199,200 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13.8% | 17.9% | 30.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.5% | 76.4% | 67.0% |
| Mean commute to work | 16.2 minutes | 26.7 minutes | 23.6 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 39, retrieved November 14, 2026.
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Schools
| School | Type | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Middle School | Public | 6–8 | Gallia County Local |
| River Valley High School | Public | 9–12 | Gallia County Local |
Open public schools in the NCES directory for 2023–2024, placed by their listed location; private schools are not in the source. Enrollment and ratings are not shown.
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2023–2024, retrieved November 14, 2026; NCES EDGE public school geocodes 2024–2025, retrieved November 14, 2026.
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