Scioto County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,627 | — | #771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,609 | -32.7% | #2,740 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,787 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,900 | -51.1% | #2,413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $742 | -36.2% | #2,520 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +72.7% | #2,819 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scioto County has a population of 72,627, making it the #771 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 Scioto County is $50,609, ranking #2,740 out of 3,222 counties — 32.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Scioto County is $137,900 (-51.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $742/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.4%.
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94.3% of residents in Scioto County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Scioto County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio has a total population of 72,627, making it the 771st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scioto County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scioto County is $50,609, which ranks #2,740 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Scioto County is $137,900, 51.1% below the national median. Renters in Scioto County pay a median gross rent of $742 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scioto County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.3 min.
Scioto County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.3%).
All data for Scioto 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.