Ohio County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Ohio County has a population of 5,999 residents and a median age of 47.2 years, making it the #2,811 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.1%. The median home value is $213,100, and the median household income is $70,392, which is 6% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Ohio County, 17.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.3% below the national average, ranking #2,389 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ohio County is 78.0 years. 17.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.5% of adults in Ohio County smoke , 38.1% are obese , and 20.0% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
12.2% of children in Ohio County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 17.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ohio County is 64.9%. The mean commute time is 37.5 min, which is 35.9% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ohio County voted Republican with a margin of 55.5%. The vote was 21.5% Dem / 77% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.6 toward Republicans .
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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.