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Clark County

Ohio · 136,001 residents · 395.879 sq mi
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Clark County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,504. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136,001
−6%since 2000
from 144,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
133K137K141K145K149K1990201020202024Clark County
2024135K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,504
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,340 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,274
+40%since 2000
from $19,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(126,748)
Black8.9%(12,867)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,699)
Asian0.5%(751)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(35,396)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(109,794)
Black8.9%(12,074)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(5,313)
Asian0.7%(898)
Other4%(5,375)
Diversity Score39%(52,991)
Segregation Score44.9%(61,109)
Diversity Score
39
+59%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark County, Ohio?

Clark County, Ohio has about 136,001 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clark County, Ohio earns about $51,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark County, Ohio expensive?

In Clark County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $120,500, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Clark County, Ohio?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clark County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clark County, Ohio?

About 15.3% of people in Clark County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11,547 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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