Ross County, Ohio
Located in Ohio, Ross County has a population of 76,492 residents and a median age of 41.1 years, making it the #746 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.7%. The median home value is $171,500, and the median household income is $61,303, which is 18% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Ross County, 17.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 48.4% below the national average, ranking #2,443 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ross County is 72.2 years. 21.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
23.4% of adults in Ross County smoke , 42.2% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 76.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Ross County is 3.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
22.8% of children in Ross County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 28.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ross County is 55.4%. The mean commute time is 28.9 min, which is 4.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ross County voted Republican with a margin of 39.3%. The vote was 29.9% Dem / 69.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.1 toward Republicans .
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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.