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Brown County

Ohio · 44,846 residents · 489.543 sq mi
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Brown County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,887. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,846
+6%since 2000
from 42,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+13%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Brown County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,887
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,303 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,167
+18%since 2000
from $17,100 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(41,342)
Black0.9%(381)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(185)
Asian0.1%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(1,542)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(43,570)
Black0.9%(382)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(269)
Asian0.2%(107)
Other1.2%(550)
Diversity Score7.1%(3,205)
Diversity Score
7
+96%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown County, Ohio?

Brown County, Ohio has about 44,846 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brown County, Ohio earns about $45,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brown County, Ohio expensive?

In Brown County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Brown County, Ohio?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brown County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brown County, Ohio?

About 12.4% of people in Brown County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,880 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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