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Paulding County

Ohio · 19,614 residents · 416.435 sq mi
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Paulding County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,459. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,614
−3%since 2000
from 20,293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,459
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,327 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,919
+16%since 2000
from $18,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(19,227)
Black0.9%(188)
Hispanic / Latino3%(612)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(2,032)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(18,348)
Black0.8%(158)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(838)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other1.6%(316)
Diversity Score16.3%(3,193)
Diversity Score
16
+63%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulding County, Ohio?

Paulding County, Ohio has about 19,614 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paulding County, Ohio earns about $46,459 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paulding County, Ohio expensive?

In Paulding County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Paulding County, Ohio?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paulding County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paulding County, Ohio?

About 11.0% of people in Paulding County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paulding County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Paulding County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 874 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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