Scioto County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 72,627 #771 / 3,222
76th
Median Household Income $50,609 -32.7% #2,740 / 3,222
15th
Median Age 41.1 years +5.7% #1,787 / 3,222
45th
Median Home Value $137,900 -51.1% #2,413 / 3,222
25th
Median Gross Rent $742 -36.2% #2,520 / 3,222
22th
Poverty Rate 21.8% +72.7% #2,819 / 3,222
13th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.0%
Native Born
1.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$50,609 −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,740 of 3,222
15th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,749 −30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,620 of 3,222
19th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.8% +72.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,819 of 3,222
13th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,456 of 3,222
24th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2% −46.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,331 of 3,222
28th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.3 min +6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,001 of 3,222
69th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$137,900 −51.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,413 of 3,222
25th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$742 −36.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,520 of 3,222
22th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.4% +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,452 of 3,222
24th percentile
68.4% Homeownership

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Health

94.3% of residents in Scioto County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.

94.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #912 of 3,222
72th percentile

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.