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Vinton County

Ohio · 12,645 residents (2025 est.) · 412.36 sq mi
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Vinton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,336. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,630
−1%since 2000
from 12,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 32 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+24%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,645 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Vinton County
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(648)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(938)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(555)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(765)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(655)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(1,468)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.3%(1,430)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(1,805)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(1,889)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(1,608)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(748)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(121)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,336
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,465 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,951
+118%since 2000
from $13,731 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+5%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(12,518)
Black0.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(60)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(12,106)
Black1%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(25)
Asian1.4%(183)
Other1.5%(188)
Diversity Score
10
+44%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
36
+62%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(25)
Ancestry
English10.9%(1,381)
German10.9%(1,381)
Irish10.5%(1,330)
American9.1%(1,152)
French2.2%(277)
Scottish2.1%(269)
Italian1.2%(147)
Portuguese0.6%(81)
Welsh0.6%(73)
Dutch0.4%(50)
Romanian0.3%(40)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(39)
Czech0.2%(22)
British0.2%(20)
Slovene0.1%(15)
Hungarian0.1%(11)
Ukrainian0.1%(11)
West Indian0.1%(10)
Finnish0.1%(9)
Arab0.1%(7)
Lebanese0.1%(7)
Danish0%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.2%(1,278)
Married60.8%(3,214)
Widowed3.7%(197)
Divorced11.3%(595)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(1,067)
Married56.1%(2,918)
Widowed10.1%(527)
Divorced13.3%(693)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinton County, Ohio?

Vinton County, Ohio has about 12,630 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vinton County, Ohio earns about $55,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vinton County, Ohio expensive?

In Vinton County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton County, Ohio?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vinton County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vinton County, Ohio?

About 17.3% of people in Vinton County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vinton County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Vinton County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,532 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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