Brown County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,845 | — | #1,120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,270 | -5.2% | #1,111 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,352 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $196,200 | -30.4% | #1,445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | -29.8% | #1,983 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | +55.6% | #2,637 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 43,845, making it the #1,120 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $71,270, ranking #1,111 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.6% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $196,200 (-30.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $817/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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93.6% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Brown County, Ohio
Brown County, Ohio has a total population of 43,845, making it the 1,120th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $71,270, which ranks #1,111 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Brown County is $196,200, 30.4% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $817 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.0 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).
All data for Brown County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.