Ohio County, Indiana

IN · FIPS 18115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,999 #2,811 / 3,222
13th
Median Household Income $70,392 -6.3% #1,171 / 3,222
64th
Median Age 47.2 years +21.3% #443 / 3,222
86th
Median Home Value $213,100 -24.4% #1,268 / 3,222
61th
Median Gross Rent $898 -22.8% #1,452 / 3,222
55th
Poverty Rate 8.1% -35.7% #380 / 3,222
88th

Demographics

Ohio County has a population of 5,999, making it the #2,811 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Ohio County is $70,392, ranking #1,171 out of 3,222 counties — 6.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.

Median Household Income
$70,392 −6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,171 of 3,222
64th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,188 −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,226 of 3,222
62th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.1% −35.7% vs nat'l
Rank #380 of 3,222
88th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.3% −74.6% vs nat'l
Rank #148 of 3,222
95th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8% −47.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,389 of 3,222
26th percentile
Mean Commute Time
37.5 min +35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #138 of 3,222
96th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Ohio County is $213,100 (-24.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $898/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.

Median Home Value
$213,100 −24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,268 of 3,222
61th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$898 −22.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,452 of 3,222
55th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.3% +26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #442 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.1% of residents in Ohio County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,020 of 3,222
68th percentile

About Ohio County, Indiana

Ohio County, Indiana has a total population of 5,999, making it the 2,811th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ohio County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Ohio County is $70,392, which ranks #1,171 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.

The median home value in Ohio County is $213,100, 24.4% below the national median. Renters in Ohio County pay a median gross rent of $898 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Ohio County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.5 min.

Ohio County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).

All data for Ohio County, Indiana 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.