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Vinton County

Ohio · 13,435 residents · 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 $34,242. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,435
+5%since 2000
from 12,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Vinton County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,242
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,465 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,736
+22%since 2000
from $13,731 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2.3%(292)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,103)
Black0.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(71)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other2%(266)
Diversity Score7.2%(966)
Diversity Score
7
+215%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinton County, Ohio?

Vinton County, Ohio has about 13,435 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vinton County, Ohio earns about $34,242 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton County, Ohio?

About 9.2% 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 19.5% 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 2,337 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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