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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Scioto County

Ohio · 79,195 residents · 610.146 sq mi
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Scioto County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,008. 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 risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

79,195
−1%since 1990
from 80,327 in 1990
1990 – 2025
130 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 132 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+7%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
72K74K76K79K81K1990201020202024Scioto County
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,008
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,595 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,408
+67%since 1990
from $9,253 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.3%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$378
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.1
+2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(77,115)
Black3.2%(2,573)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(257)
Asian0.2%(140)
Diversity Score10.4%(8,351)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(74,859)
Black2.7%(2,147)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(477)
Asian0.2%(189)
Diversity Score8.8%(6,961)
9
−15%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.1 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 Scioto County, Ohio?

Scioto County, Ohio has about 79,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scioto County, Ohio earns about $28,008 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scioto County, Ohio expensive?

In Scioto County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Scioto County, Ohio?

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

What is the poverty rate in Scioto County, Ohio?

About 19.3% of people in Scioto County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scioto County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Scioto County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,132 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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