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Hocking County

Ohio · 28,050 residents · 421.349 sq mi
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Hocking County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,050
−1%since 2000
from 28,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+16%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K29K30K1990201020202024Hocking County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,774
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,733
+66%since 2000
from $16,095 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(27,439)
Black0.9%(257)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(124)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(1,011)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(26,502)
Black0.5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(232)
Asian0.3%(71)
Other2.3%(643)
Diversity Score9.6%(2,681)
Segregation Score23.5%(6,586)
Diversity Score
10
+167%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hocking County, Ohio?

Hocking County, Ohio has about 28,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hocking County, Ohio earns about $54,774 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 $139,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Hocking County, Ohio?

About 13.9% 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 14.5% 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 2,517 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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