Paulding County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,791 | — | #1,946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,731 | -9.9% | #1,362 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $140,800 | -50.1% | #2,383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $812 | -30.2% | #2,017 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.3% | #556 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Paulding County has a population of 18,791, making it the #1,946 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Paulding County is $67,731, ranking #1,362 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Paulding County is $140,800 (-50.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $812/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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94.8% of residents in Paulding County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Paulding County, Ohio
Paulding County, Ohio has a total population of 18,791, making it the 1,946th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Paulding County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Paulding County is $67,731, which ranks #1,362 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Paulding County is $140,800, 50.1% below the national median. Renters in Paulding County pay a median gross rent of $812 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Paulding County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Paulding County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Paulding 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.