Ross County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76,492 | — | #746 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,303 | -18.4% | #1,951 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,786 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,500 | -39.2% | #1,774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $906 | -22.1% | #1,407 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | +24.6% | #2,070 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ross County has a population of 76,492, making it the #746 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ross County is $61,303, ranking #1,951 out of 3,222 counties — 18.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Ross County is $171,500 (-39.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $906/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.6%.
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93.2% of residents in Ross County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Ross County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio has a total population of 76,492, making it the 746th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ross County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ross County is $61,303, which ranks #1,951 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Ross County is $171,500, 39.2% below the national median. Renters in Ross County pay a median gross rent of $906 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ross County, 17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Ross County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Ross 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.