Ottawa County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 39,994 #1,204 / 3,222
63th
Median Household Income $76,101 +1.3% #775 / 3,222
76th
Median Age 50.6 years +30.1% #193 / 3,222
94th
Median Home Value $219,900 -22.0% #1,188 / 3,222
63th
Median Gross Rent $930 -20.0% #1,280 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 8.4% -33.1% #450 / 3,222
86th

Demographics

Ottawa County has a population of 39,994, making it the #1,204 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.6 years, which is 30.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Ottawa County is $76,101, ranking #775 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$76,101 +1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #775 of 3,222
76th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,306 +19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #238 of 3,222
93th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.4% −33.1% vs nat'l
Rank #450 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.5% vs nat'l
Rank #734 of 3,222
77th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.5% −12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #802 of 3,222
75th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.2 min −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,647 of 3,222
49th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Ottawa County is $219,900 (-22.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $930/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.6%.

Median Home Value
$219,900 −22.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,188 of 3,222
63th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$930 −20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,280 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.6% +29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #209 of 3,222
94th percentile
83.6% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Ottawa County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #262 of 3,222
92th percentile

About Ottawa County, Ohio

Ottawa County, Ohio has a total population of 39,994, making it the 1,204th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ottawa County is 50.6 years, which is 30.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Ottawa County is $76,101, which ranks #775 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Ottawa County is $219,900, 22.0% below the national median. Renters in Ottawa County pay a median gross rent of $930 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Ottawa County, 29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.

Ottawa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).

All data for Ottawa County, Ohio 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.