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Guernsey County

Ohio · 40,087 residents · 522.242 sq mi
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Guernsey County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
40,087
−2%since 2000
from 40,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K40K41K1990201020202024Guernsey County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,573
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,110 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,187
+23%since 2000
from $15,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(39,108)
Black1.5%(622)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(254)
Asian0.3%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(2,489)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(38,276)
Black1.4%(580)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(349)
Asian0.3%(109)
Other2.2%(888)
Diversity Score11.6%(4,648)
Diversity Score
12
+90%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guernsey County, Ohio?

Guernsey County, Ohio has about 40,087 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Guernsey County, Ohio earns about $37,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guernsey County, Ohio expensive?

In Guernsey County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Guernsey County, Ohio?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Guernsey County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guernsey County, Ohio?

About 17.3% of people in Guernsey County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guernsey County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Guernsey County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,063 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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