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Vinton County

Ohio · 12,800 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 $45,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $94,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
12,800
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+23%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Vinton County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,034
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,465 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,984
+67%since 2000
from $13,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(12,213)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other1.9%(239)
Diversity Score7.5%(964)
Segregation Score22.4%(2,865)
Diversity Score
8
+230%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinton County, Ohio?

Vinton County, Ohio has about 12,800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vinton County, Ohio earns about $45,034 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton County, Ohio?

About 12.8% 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 20.0% 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 1,702 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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