Guernsey County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,223 | — | #1,244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,478 | -22.2% | #2,225 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,245 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,700 | -44.1% | #2,080 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $864 | -25.7% | #1,646 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.5% | #1,998 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Guernsey County has a population of 38,223, making it the #1,244 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Guernsey County is $58,478, ranking #2,225 out of 3,222 counties — 22.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Guernsey County is $157,700 (-44.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $864/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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88.1% of residents in Guernsey County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Guernsey County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio has a total population of 38,223, making it the 1,244th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Guernsey County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Guernsey County is $58,478, which ranks #2,225 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Guernsey County is $157,700, 44.1% below the national median. Renters in Guernsey County pay a median gross rent of $864 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Guernsey County, 15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Guernsey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.9%).
All data for Guernsey 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.