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Ohio County

Kentucky · 23,772 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 $45,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,772
+4%since 2000
from 22,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+9%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,773
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,557 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,728
+61%since 2000
from $15,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(22,276)
Black0.7%(169)
Hispanic / Latino1%(231)
Asian0.2%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(1,109)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(21,872)
Black0.7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(993)
Asian0.2%(45)
Other1%(230)
Diversity Score14.6%(3,461)
Segregation Score32.3%(7,672)
Diversity Score
15
+201%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Ohio County to nearby counties

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Income$56,092+23%
Home value$111,100+23%
Population12,520−48%
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OHIO COUNTY VS
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Income$68,214+49%
Home value$199,900+121%
Population104,898+338%
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OHIO COUNTY VS
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Income$65,596+43%
Home value$148,500+64%
Population9,064−62%
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OHIO COUNTY VS
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Income$51,927+13%
Home value$127,400+41%
Population30,634+28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ohio County, Kentucky?

Ohio County, Kentucky has about 23,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ohio County, Kentucky earns about $45,773 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Ohio County, Kentucky?

About 13.0% 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 16.2% 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 2,667 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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12 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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