Hocking County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,799 | — | #1,552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,960 | -16.2% | #1,801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $186,400 | -33.9% | #1,557 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $808 | -30.5% | #2,050 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +26.8% | #2,121 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hocking County has a population of 27,799, making it the #1,552 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hocking County is $62,960, ranking #1,801 out of 3,222 counties — 16.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Hocking County is $186,400 (-33.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $808/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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92.6% of residents in Hocking County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Hocking County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio has a total population of 27,799, making it the 1,552nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hocking County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hocking County is $62,960, which ranks #1,801 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Hocking County is $186,400, 33.9% below the national median. Renters in Hocking County pay a median gross rent of $808 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hocking County, 13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.0 min.
Hocking County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Hocking 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.