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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Preble County

Ohio · 42,337 residents · 424.226 sq mi
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Preble County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,093. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

42,337
+6%since 1990
from 40,113 in 1990
1990 – 2025
100 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 95 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+11%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K41K41K42K43K1990201020202024Preble County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,093
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,582 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,444
+61%since 1990
from $11,466 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$492
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
21.1% rent
2.3
+21%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(39,818)
Black0.3%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(133)
Asian0.1%(59)
Diversity Score2.6%(1,059)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(41,577)
Black0.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(181)
Asian0.3%(109)
Diversity Score2.5%(1,064)
3
−5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 24.9 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 Preble County, Ohio?

Preble County, Ohio has about 42,337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Preble County, Ohio earns about $42,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preble County, Ohio expensive?

In Preble County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Preble County, Ohio?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Preble County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preble County, Ohio?

About 6.1% of people in Preble County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Preble County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Preble County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,224 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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