Richland County, Ohio
Located in Ohio, Richland County has a population of 125,099 residents and a median age of 40.9 years, making it the #522 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.8%. The median home value is $164,800, and the median household income is $59,509, which is 21% below the national median.
Demographics
Richland County has a population of 125,099, making it the #522 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Richland County is $59,509, ranking #2,122 out of 3,222 counties — 20.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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Housing
The median home value in Richland County is $164,800 (-41.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $824/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Richland County, 17.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 46.9% below the national average, ranking #2,367 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Richland County is 74.0 years. 19.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.6% of adults in Richland County smoke , 39.8% are obese , and 18.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 57.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Richland County is 4.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 16.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
20.3% of children in Richland County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 26.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Richland County is 63.8%. The mean commute time is 23.8 min, which is 13.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Richland County voted Republican with a margin of 42.4%. The vote was 28.4% Dem / 70.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Richland County, Ohio
Richland County, Ohio has a total population of 125,099, making it the 522nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richland County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richland County is $59,509, which ranks #2,122 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Richland County is $164,800, 41.5% below the national median. Renters in Richland County pay a median gross rent of $824 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richland County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Richland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Richland 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.