Hamilton County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 830,774 #75 / 3,222
98th
Median Household Income $72,470 -3.6% #1,014 / 3,222
69th
Median Age 36.9 years -5.1% #2,763 / 3,222
14th
Median Home Value $241,900 -14.2% #961 / 3,222
70th
Median Gross Rent $1,075 -7.6% #776 / 3,222
76th
Poverty Rate 15.0% +18.8% #1,942 / 3,222
40th

Demographics

Hamilton County has a population of 830,774, making it the #75 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hamilton County is $72,470, ranking #1,014 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$72,470 −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,014 of 3,222
69th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,936 +11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #358 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.0% +18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,942 of 3,222
40th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,021 of 3,222
37th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.8% +24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #229 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.1 min −9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,915 of 3,222
41th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hamilton County is $241,900 (-14.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,075/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.3%.

Median Home Value
$241,900 −14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #961 of 3,222
70th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,075 −7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #776 of 3,222
76th percentile
Homeownership Rate
59.3% −7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,024 of 3,222
6th percentile
59.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #991 of 3,222
69th percentile

About Hamilton County, Ohio

Hamilton County, Ohio has a total population of 830,774, making it the 75th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hamilton County is $72,470, which ranks #1,014 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Hamilton County is $241,900, 14.2% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $1,075 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hamilton County, 41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.

Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.9%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).

All data for Hamilton 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.