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Ohio County

Kentucky · 22,916 residents · 587.095 sq mi
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Ohio County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,557. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,916
+9%since 1990
from 21,105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,557
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,196 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,317
+90%since 1990
from $8,056 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.3%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(20,770)
Black0.9%(193)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(53)
Asian0.4%(76)
Diversity Score4.5%(956)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(22,276)
Black0.7%(169)
Hispanic / Latino1%(231)
Asian0.2%(46)
Diversity Score4.8%(1,109)
Diversity Score
5
+7%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Ohio County to nearby counties

OHIO COUNTY VS
Butler County
Income$56,092+90%
Home value$111,100+113%
Population12,520−48%
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OHIO COUNTY VS
Daviess County
Income$68,214+131%
Home value$199,900+284%
Population104,898+338%
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OHIO COUNTY VS
McLean County
Income$65,596+122%
Home value$148,500+185%
Population9,064−62%
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OHIO COUNTY VS
Muhlenberg County
Income$51,927+76%
Home value$127,400+145%
Population30,634+28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ohio County, Kentucky?

Ohio County, Kentucky has about 22,916 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ohio County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ohio County, Kentucky earns about $29,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ohio County, Kentucky expensive?

In Ohio County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $52,100, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Ohio County, Kentucky?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ohio County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ohio County, Kentucky?

About 17.3% of people in Ohio County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ohio County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ohio County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,811 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9205.02Census Tract 9205.01Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9204Census Tract 9206Census Tract 9207
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 42320ZIP 42347ZIP 42378ZIP 42349ZIP 42343ZIP 42328ZIP 42333ZIP 42361ZIP 42354ZIP 42369ZIP 42370ZIP 42338
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