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 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,101 | +1.3% | #775 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.6 years | +30.1% | #193 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,900 | -22.0% | #1,188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $930 | -20.0% | #1,280 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.1% | #450 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.1% of residents in Ottawa County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
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.