Ohio County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,582 | — | #1,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,094 | -24.0% | #2,320 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,307 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,000 | -41.1% | #1,891 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | -29.4% | #1,953 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.1% | #2,403 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ohio County has a population of 41,582, making it the #1,175 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ohio County is $57,094, ranking #2,320 out of 3,222 counties — 24.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Ohio County is $166,000 (-41.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $821/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.
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94.9% of residents in Ohio County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Ohio County, West Virginia
Ohio County, West Virginia has a total population of 41,582, making it the 1,175th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ohio County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ohio County is $57,094, which ranks #2,320 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Ohio County is $166,000, 41.1% below the national median. Renters in Ohio County pay a median gross rent of $821 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ohio County, 33.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Ohio County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).
All data for Ohio County, West Virginia 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.