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Williams County

Ohio · 37,102 residents · 420.66 sq mi
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Williams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,855. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,102
−5%since 2000
from 39,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+15%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K39K39K1990201020202024Williams County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,855
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,395
+49%since 2000
from $18,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score9.5%(3,732)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(33,483)
Black0.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,862)
Asian0.5%(198)
Other1.3%(472)
Diversity Score18.5%(6,867)
Segregation Score16.4%(6,082)
Diversity Score
19
+94%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams County, Ohio?

Williams County, Ohio has about 37,102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williams County, Ohio earns about $52,855 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 $108,000, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Williams County, Ohio?

About 15.1% 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 11.0% 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 146 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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