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Belmont County

Ohio · 66,497 residents · 532.127 sq mi
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Belmont County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,574. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% 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 $110,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
66,497
−5%since 2000
from 70,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K67K68K70K72K1990201020202024Belmont County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,574
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,393
+69%since 2000
from $16,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(66,512)
Black3.6%(2,547)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(274)
Asian0.3%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(7,363)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(60,536)
Black3.1%(2,071)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(824)
Asian0.4%(265)
Other2.3%(1,556)
Diversity Score17.2%(11,436)
Segregation Score37.7%(25,051)
Diversity Score
17
+64%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont County, Ohio?

Belmont County, Ohio has about 66,497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belmont County, Ohio earns about $51,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmont County, Ohio expensive?

In Belmont County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $110,800, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont County, Ohio?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmont County, Ohio?

About 11.7% of people in Belmont County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmont County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmont County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,577 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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