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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ottawa County

Ohio · 40,985 residents · 254.702 sq mi
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Ottawa County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,224. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $109,200. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,985
+2%since 1990
from 40,029 in 1990
1990 – 2025
161 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+12%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K40K41K41K42K1990201020202024Ottawa County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,224
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,360 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,973
+55%since 1990
from $14,144 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$496
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
19.4% rent
2.5
+13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(38,933)
Black1.1%(423)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,440)
Asian0.2%(65)
Diversity Score14.6%(5,856)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(38,767)
Black0.6%(260)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,535)
Asian0.2%(93)
Diversity Score11.2%(4,572)
11
−24%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.0 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 Ottawa County, Ohio?

Ottawa County, Ohio has about 40,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ottawa County, Ohio earns about $44,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottawa County, Ohio expensive?

In Ottawa County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa County, Ohio?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ottawa County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ottawa County, Ohio?

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

Has Ottawa County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ottawa County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 956 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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