Coshocton County, Ohio
Located in Ohio, Coshocton County has a population of 36,744 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #1,296 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.5%. The median home value is $155,500, and the median household income is $55,577, which is 26% below the national median.
Demographics
Coshocton County has a population of 36,744, making it the #1,296 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Coshocton County is $55,577, ranking #2,431 out of 3,222 counties — 26.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.5% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Coshocton County is $155,500 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Coshocton County, 16.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 50.5% below the national average, ranking #2,552 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Coshocton County is 74.3 years. 20.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.5% of adults in Coshocton County smoke , 40.5% are obese , and 19.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 32.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 19.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.8 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
21.5% of children in Coshocton County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 20.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Coshocton County is 60.0%. The mean commute time is 27.0 min, which is 2.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Coshocton County voted Republican with a margin of 52.2%. The vote was 23.5% Dem / 75.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Coshocton County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio has a total population of 36,744, making it the 1,296th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Coshocton County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Coshocton County is $55,577, which ranks #2,431 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Coshocton County is $155,500, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Coshocton County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Coshocton County, 16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Coshocton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).
All data for Coshocton 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.