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Ohio County, Indiana
Ohio County, Indiana. Ohio County had 5,994 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 5 places (1 city, village or borough and 4 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 18115.
Ohio County is one of the 15 counties of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,994
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,940 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,999
Median household income
$70,392
±$5,606 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$213,100
±$23,355 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$898
±$84 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Ohio County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,940 residents in Ohio County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,994 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,999 over 86 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ohio County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,999 | 6,851,073 | +125 |
| Households | 2,619±78 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.07 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,769±15 | 2,976,568 | −72 |
Ohio County's population since 2000
From 5,623 in 2000 to 5,994 in 2025: up 6.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ohio County?
Ohio County holds 5 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 4 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Randolph Township, Ohio County with 4,334 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Randolph Township, Ohio County | 4,307 | $66,042 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 2,248 | $58,843 |
| Cass Township, Ohio CountyGEOID 1811510738 | 694 | $86,107 |
| Pike Township, Ohio CountyGEOID 1811559760 | 492 | $68,365 |
| Union Township, Ohio CountyGEOID 1811577498 | 447 | $91,912 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ohio County?
The median resident of Ohio County is 47.2 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 23.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.0%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ohio County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2±2.1 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.6%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.8%±0.8 pts | 75.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±2.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5%±3.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±2.3 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8%±3.0 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ohio County earn?
Half of Ohio County's 2,619 households earn less than $70,392 a year (±$5,606), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $73,999 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ohio County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,392±$5,606 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,223±$8,211 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,188±$2,868 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1%±2.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±6.7 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4%±1.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3%±3.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ohio County?
Owners occupy 81.3% of Ohio County's occupied homes and renters 18.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,100 by its owner (±$23,355). The median renter pays $898 a month including utilities, and 50.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ohio County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,100±$23,355 | $218,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $898±$84 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.5%±12.3 pts | 38.9% | +27.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,434±$86 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.3%±4.5 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,769±15 | 2,976,568 | −72 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±3.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7%±4.3 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7%±3.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.9%±3.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ohio County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Ohio County in 2025 (9 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ohio County get to work?
79.2% of Ohio County's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes.
| Measure | Ohio County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±3.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.2%±5.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±4.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±2.5 pts | 10.7% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min±3.4 | 24.1 min | +5.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Ohio County's census tracts?
Ohio County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,199 (Tract 9657) to $79,600 (Tract 9658).
| Tract 965718115965700 | 2,631±205 | $59,199 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 965818115965800 | 3,368±205 | $79,600 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ohio County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 92nd of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th of 92 |
| Median household income | 40th of 92 |
| Median home value | 30th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 38th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 79th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 92 |
| Median age | 2nd of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ohio County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.