Wood County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 132,064 | — | #495 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,216 | -1.2% | #892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,854 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $227,600 | -19.3% | #1,105 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | -16.4% | #1,091 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -2.9% | #1,331 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wood County has a population of 132,064, making it the #495 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wood County is $74,216, ranking #892 out of 3,222 counties — 1.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Wood County is $227,600 (-19.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $972/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.4%.
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95.8% of residents in Wood County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Wood County, Ohio
Wood County, Ohio has a total population of 132,064, making it the 495th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wood County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wood County is $74,216, which ranks #892 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Wood County is $227,600, 19.3% below the national median. Renters in Wood County pay a median gross rent of $972 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wood County, 36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Wood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Wood 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.