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Ottawa County

Ohio · 40,364 residents · 254.702 sq mi
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Ottawa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $154,500. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,364
−2%since 2000
from 40,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
158 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+22%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K40K41K41K42K1990201020202024Ottawa County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,306
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,553
+75%since 2000
from $21,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(38,767)
Black0.6%(260)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,535)
Asian0.2%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(4,572)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(36,436)
Black0.8%(335)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(2,059)
Asian0.4%(157)
Other1.4%(560)
Diversity Score18.5%(7,475)
Segregation Score25.7%(10,373)
Diversity Score
19
+66%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$160,700+4%
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Home value$154,700same
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa County, Ohio?

Ottawa County, Ohio has about 40,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ottawa County, Ohio earns about $59,306 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 $154,500, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa County, Ohio?

About 23.9% 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 8.8% 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 335 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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