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Scioto County

Ohio · 74,008 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 $41,866. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,400. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
74,008
−7%since 2000
from 79,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
72K74K76K79K81K1990201020202024Scioto County
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,866
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,008 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,512
+53%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(74,859)
Black2.7%(2,147)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(477)
Asian0.2%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(6,961)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(67,531)
Black2.8%(2,038)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,052)
Asian0.4%(274)
Other2.1%(1,528)
Diversity Score16.1%(11,941)
Segregation Score41.1%(30,403)
Diversity Score
16
+84%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scioto County, Ohio?

Scioto County, Ohio has about 74,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scioto County, Ohio earns about $41,866 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 $103,400, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Scioto County, Ohio?

About 15.6% 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 23.0% 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 6,319 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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