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Paulding County

Ohio · 18,806 residents · 416.435 sq mi
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Paulding County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,531. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
18,806
−7%since 2000
from 20,293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,531
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,327 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,867
+60%since 2000
from $18,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(16,972)
Black0.7%(139)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,010)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other2.2%(420)
Diversity Score20.2%(3,792)
Segregation Score21.9%(4,116)
Diversity Score
20
+101%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulding County, Ohio?

Paulding County, Ohio has about 18,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paulding County, Ohio earns about $56,531 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 $102,600, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Paulding County, Ohio?

About 15.9% 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 10.3% 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 1,682 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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