Clermont County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39025 Republican

Located in Ohio, Clermont County has a population of 211,181 residents and a median age of 40.8 years, making it the #330 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.1%. The median home value is $266,200, and the median household income is $85,510, which is 14% above the national median.

211,181
Population
#330 of 3,222
$85,510
Median Income
+13.8% #409 of 3,222
40.8 years
Median Age
+4.9% #1,872 of 3,222
9.1%
Poverty Rate
-27.6% #597 of 3,222

Demographics

Clermont County has a population of 211,181, making it the #330 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Clermont County is $85,510, ranking #409 out of 3,222 counties — 13.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Income#409
$85,510
+13.8%
vs nation
87th percentile
Per Capita#458
$44,226
+7.2%
vs nation
86th percentile
Poverty#597
9.1%
-27.6%
vs nation
81th percentile
Unemployment#1,408
4.2%
-21.6%
vs nation
56th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Clermont County is $266,200 (-5.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,107/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.

Home Value#806
$266,200
-5.6%
vs nation
75th percentile
Rent#710
$1,107
-4.8%
vs nation
78th percentile
Homeownership#1,768
73.6%
+14.4%
vs nation
45th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Clermont County, 31.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.3% below the national average, ranking #650 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6% −6.3% vs nation
Rank #650 of 3,222
80th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Clermont County is 76.3 years. 17.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,189
76.3
+1.5%
vs nation
61th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,079
17.0%
-13.1%
vs nation
66th percentile
Diabetes#1,537
10.7%
-3.9%
vs nation
51th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,833
38.4%
+2.9%
vs nation
42th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,655
6.2
+10.4%
vs nation
16th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,342
4.3
-3.5%
vs nation
57th percentile
Uninsured Rate#546
6.3%
-40.3%
vs nation
83th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,490
25.6%
-3.0%
vs nation
53th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,171
13.0%
-9.8%
vs nation
63th percentile

Substance Use

19.2% of adults in Clermont County smoke , 40.1% are obese , and 23.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 39.0 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#2,048
19.2%
+6.9%
vs nation
35th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,099
40.1%
+5.8%
vs nation
33th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,706
23.3%
+17.0%
vs nation
14th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,560
39.0
+20.7%
vs nation
26th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Clermont County is 2.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.1 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#123
2.1
-73.3%
vs nation
92th percentile
Suicide Rate#822
15.4
-22.0%
vs nation
68th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#739
13.1
-26.8%
vs nation
70th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#374
10.1
-50.2%
vs nation
87th percentile

Families & Children

11.3% of children in Clermont County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 15.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#735
6.6
-2.5%
vs nation
46th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#975
15.4
-29.3%
vs nation
68th percentile
Child Poverty#493
11.3%
-40.5%
vs nation
84th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Clermont County is 70.6%. The mean commute time is 30.5 min, which is 10.6% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
70.6% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
30.5 min +10.6% vs nation
Rank #796 of 3,222
75th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Clermont County voted Republican with a margin of 35.7%. The vote was 31.7% Dem / 67.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.9 toward Democrats .

2024 REP +35.7%
31.7% 67.4%
Dem 114,115 votes Rep
2020 REP +36.6%
30.9% 67.5%
Dem 110,480 votes Rep
2016 REP +41.3%
27.1% 68.4%
Dem 96,455 votes Rep
2012 REP +35.6%
31.4% 67%
Dem 93,392 votes Rep
2008 REP +32.4%
33.1% 65.5%
Dem 95,480 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Clermont County, Ohio

Clermont County, Ohio has a total population of 211,181, making it the 330th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clermont County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Clermont County is $85,510, which ranks #409 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Clermont County is $266,200, 5.6% below the national median. Renters in Clermont County pay a median gross rent of $1,107 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Clermont County, 31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.

Clermont County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).

All data for Clermont 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.