Ohio County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Ohio County has a population of 23,735 residents and a median age of 40.5 years, making it the #1,702 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.5%. The median home value is $121,400, and the median household income is $57,798, which is 23% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Ohio County, 13.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 58.9% below the national average, ranking #2,949 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ohio County is 72.8 years. 24.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.9% of adults in Ohio County smoke , 40.3% are obese , and 15.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 16.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Ohio County is 7.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.0 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.8% of children in Ohio County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 38.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ohio County is 62.3%. The mean commute time is 30.8 min, which is 11.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ohio County voted Republican with a margin of 60.3%. The vote was 19.1% Dem / 79.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.