Ohio County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,735 | — | #1,702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,798 | -23.1% | #2,274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,955 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,400 | -56.9% | #2,646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $739 | -36.5% | #2,533 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -0.4% | #1,405 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ohio County has a population of 23,735, making it the #1,702 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ohio County is $57,798, ranking #2,274 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Ohio County is $121,400 (-56.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $739/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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94.7% of residents in Ohio County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Ohio County, Kentucky
Ohio County, Kentucky has a total population of 23,735, making it the 1,702nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ohio County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ohio County is $57,798, which ranks #2,274 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Ohio County is $121,400, 56.9% below the national median. Renters in Ohio County pay a median gross rent of $739 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ohio County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Ohio County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Ohio County, Kentucky 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.