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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Williams County

Ohio · 39,188 residents · 420.66 sq mi
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Williams County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,735. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,188
+6%since 1990
from 36,956 in 1990
1990 – 2025
93 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 88 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+11%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K37K38K39K39K1990201020202024Williams County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,735
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,451 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,441
+48%since 1990
from $12,473 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$476
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
23.2% rent
2.1
+21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(36,488)
Black0.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2%(742)
Asian0.4%(134)
Diversity Score7.8%(2,897)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(37,338)
Black0.7%(278)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,049)
Asian0.5%(199)
Diversity Score9.5%(3,732)
10
+21%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−31%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams County, Ohio?

Williams County, Ohio has about 39,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Williams County, Ohio earns about $40,735 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 $84,600, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Williams County, Ohio?

About 10.7% 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 6.0% of people in Williams County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,232 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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