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Ohio County

West Virginia · 42,425 residents · 105.83 sq mi
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Ohio County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,056. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
42,425
−11%since 2000
from 47,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+6%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K43K46K49K52K1990201020202024Ohio County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,056
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,836 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,208
+76%since 2000
from $17,734 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(44,633)
Black3.5%(1,679)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(238)
Asian0.8%(365)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(5,546)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(37,559)
Black3.9%(1,656)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(647)
Asian0.9%(387)
Other3.2%(1,345)
Diversity Score22.7%(9,634)
Segregation Score26.7%(11,317)
Diversity Score
23
+94%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ohio County, West Virginia?

Ohio County, West Virginia has about 42,425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ohio County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Ohio County, West Virginia earns about $48,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ohio County, West Virginia expensive?

In Ohio County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $127,600, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Ohio County, West Virginia?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ohio County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ohio County, West Virginia?

About 14.4% of people in Ohio County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ohio County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ohio County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,446 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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