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Williams County

Ohio · 36,549 residents (2025 est.) · 420.66 sq mi
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Williams County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,048. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,719
−6%since 2000
from 39,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 91 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36,549 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K39K39K1990201020202024Williams County
202437K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(2,125)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(2,312)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(2,121)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(2,314)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(2,017)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(4,520)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(4,501)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(4,239)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(5,202)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.7%(4,303)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(2,330)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(735)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,048
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,735 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,405
+76%since 2000
from $18,441 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+5%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
12
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-Hispanic95.3%(37,338)
Black0.7%(278)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,049)
Asian0.5%(199)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(33,347)
Black0.6%(221)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,982)
Asian0.7%(241)
Other2.5%(928)
Diversity Score
21
+53%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
17
+6%since 2020
from 16 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
Mexican3.5%(1,300)
Puerto Rican0.7%(257)
Colombian0.1%(45)
Guatemalan0.1%(42)
Nicaraguan0.1%(40)
Spaniard0.1%(32)
Bolivian0.1%(30)
Cuban0.1%(25)
Peruvian0%(14)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(70)
Chinese0.2%(56)
Burmese0.1%(44)
Korean0.1%(24)
Thai0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(77)
Ancestry
German32.6%(11,962)
Irish10.3%(3,769)
English9.8%(3,614)
American7.3%(2,690)
Italian3%(1,108)
French2.9%(1,079)
Scottish1.7%(642)
Polish1.7%(635)
Dutch1%(370)
Swiss0.7%(261)
Welsh0.5%(173)
Arab0.4%(135)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Slovene0.4%(132)
Hungarian0.3%(114)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(111)
Lebanese0.3%(104)
Norwegian0.3%(104)
Danish0.3%(100)
Ukrainian0.3%(96)
British0.2%(77)
Czech0.2%(72)
Russian0.2%(71)
Swedish0.2%(68)
Greek0.2%(62)
Croatian0.1%(29)
Belgian0.1%(23)
Slovak0.1%(23)
Moroccan0%(15)
Romanian0%(11)
Syrian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.2%(4,999)
Married50.4%(7,589)
Widowed2.7%(404)
Divorced13.8%(2,075)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(3,678)
Married49.6%(7,485)
Widowed11.9%(1,798)
Divorced14.1%(2,133)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams County, Ohio?

Williams County, Ohio has about 36,719 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williams County, Ohio earns about $61,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williams County, Ohio expensive?

In Williams County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Williams County, Ohio?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Williams County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williams County, Ohio?

About 12.7% of people in Williams County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 237 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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