COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Morrow County

Ohio · 27,749 residents · 406.134 sq mi

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Morrow County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,318. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.0

US median: 33.0

Less educated

7% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 36%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,749

−12%vs 2000

vs 31,628 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

68 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 78 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.0

−9%vs 2000

vs 36.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202435K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,318

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,882 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,581

−41%vs 2000

vs $17,830 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.1%

+2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$47,500

−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $97,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$336

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $455 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

81.0%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.2% in 2000

19.0% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−27%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic98%(30,984)

Black0.3%(84)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(183)

Asian0.1%(46)

Other0%

Diversity Score2.5%(785)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.4%(27,579)

Black0.2%(51)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(119)

Asian0.1%(36)

Other0.3%(83)

Diversity Score2.6%(715)

Diversity Score

+4%vs 2000

vs 2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

7.2%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.3%

−7.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.5%

−0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.9 min

+18%vs 2000

vs 22.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrow County, Ohio?

Morrow County, Ohio has about 27,749 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Morrow County, Ohio earns about $27,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morrow County, Ohio expensive?

In Morrow County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Morrow County, Ohio?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morrow County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morrow County, Ohio?

About 11.1% of people in Morrow County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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