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Geauga County

Ohio · 95,397 residents · 400.43 sq mi
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Geauga County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,730. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $247,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95,397
+5%since 2000
from 90,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+18%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
79K85K90K95K100K1990201020202024Geauga County
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,730
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,874
+50%since 2000
from $27,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−1%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(88,161)
Black1.2%(1,104)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(538)
Asian0.4%(382)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(5,020)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(88,958)
Black1.1%(1,075)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,664)
Asian0.7%(666)
Other1.6%(1,488)
Diversity Score12.6%(12,021)
Segregation Score26.5%(25,315)
Diversity Score
13
+128%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geauga County, Ohio?

Geauga County, Ohio has about 95,397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Geauga County, Ohio earns about $83,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geauga County, Ohio expensive?

In Geauga County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $247,700, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Geauga County, Ohio?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Geauga County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geauga County, Ohio?

About 5.9% of people in Geauga County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geauga County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Geauga County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,268 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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