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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hocking County

Ohio · 28,241 residents · 421.349 sq mi
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Hocking County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,261. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,241
+11%since 1990
from 25,533 in 1990
1990 – 2025
67 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+10%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K26K27K29K30K1990201020202024Hocking County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,261
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,727 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,095
+57%since 1990
from $10,265 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
24.3% rent
2.4
+25%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(25,201)
Black0.6%(153)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(75)
Asian0.2%(50)
Diversity Score3.9%(1,004)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(27,439)
Black0.9%(257)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(124)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score3.6%(1,011)
4
−9%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+11%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hocking County, Ohio?

Hocking County, Ohio has about 28,241 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hocking County, Ohio earns about $34,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hocking County, Ohio expensive?

In Hocking County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Hocking County, Ohio?

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

What is the poverty rate in Hocking County, Ohio?

About 13.5% of people in Hocking County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hocking County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Hocking County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,708 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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