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Pickaway County

Ohio · 58,539 residents · 501.193 sq mi
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Pickaway County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,629. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,539
+11%since 2000
from 52,727 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K51K54K58K61K1990201020202024Pickaway County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,629
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,832 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,017
+60%since 2000
from $17,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(48,250)
Black6.4%(3,383)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(333)
Asian0.2%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(9,061)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(52,416)
Black3.7%(2,143)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(903)
Asian0.5%(296)
Other2.4%(1,419)
Diversity Score19.7%(11,511)
Segregation Score45.6%(26,709)
Diversity Score
20
+14%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickaway County, Ohio?

Pickaway County, Ohio has about 58,539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pickaway County, Ohio earns about $61,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickaway County, Ohio expensive?

In Pickaway County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $171,400, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Pickaway County, Ohio?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pickaway County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickaway County, Ohio?

About 13.8% of people in Pickaway County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickaway County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickaway County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,284 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 214.03Census Tract 203.10Census Tract 212.01Census Tract 211.01Census Tract 217Census Tract 212.02Census Tract 211.02Census Tract 216Census Tract 203.20Census Tract 215Census Tract 214.01Census Tract 213Census Tract 204Census Tract 202Census Tract 201Census Tract 214.04
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 43113ZIP 43146ZIP 43103ZIP 43116ZIP 43137ZIP 43164ZIP 43145ZIP 43156ZIP 43117
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