Ohio County, West Virginia
Located in West Virginia, Ohio County has a population of 41,582 residents and a median age of 42.7 years, making it the #1,175 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.7%. The median home value is $166,000, and the median household income is $57,094, which is 24% below the national median.
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.
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 $57,094, 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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Ohio County, 33.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 0.5% above the national average, ranking #526 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ohio County is 73.2 years. 18.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.8% of adults in Ohio County smoke , 38.1% are obese , and 18.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 74.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 19.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.2 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.3% of children in Ohio County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ohio County is 59.3%. The mean commute time is 23.3 min, which is 15.5% below 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 26.0%. The vote was 36% Dem / 62% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.