Van Wert County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,826 | — | #1,511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,917 | -9.6% | #1,349 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,628 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,000 | -46.1% | #2,208 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,249 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.7% | #568 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Van Wert County has a population of 28,826, making it the #1,511 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Van Wert County is $67,917, ranking #1,349 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Van Wert County is $152,000 (-46.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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96.0% of residents in Van Wert County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert County, Ohio has a total population of 28,826, making it the 1,511th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Van Wert County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Van Wert County is $67,917, which ranks #1,349 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Van Wert County is $152,000, 46.1% below the national median. Renters in Van Wert County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Van Wert County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Van Wert County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Van Wert 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.