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Ohio County, Kentucky
Ohio County, Kentucky. Ohio County had 23,934 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 21183.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,934
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,772 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,735
Median household income
$57,798
±$3,573 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$121,400
±$6,846 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$739
±$71 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Ohio County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,772 residents in Ohio County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,934 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,735 over 587 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ohio County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,735 | 4,534,824 | −336 |
| Households | 9,107±275 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.08 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,241±24 | 2,023,116 | −145 |
Ohio County's population since 2000
From 22,916 in 2000 to 23,934 in 2025: up 4.4%. 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 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Beaver Dam with 3,537 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Beaver Dam | 3,531 | $53,944 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 2,668 | $61,445 |
| FordsvilleGEOID 2128270 | 446 | $45,000 |
| Centertown | 416 | $46,563 |
| McHenry | 369 | $40,000 |
| Pleasant RidgeGEOID 2161680 | 578 | $41,798 |
| RockportGEOID 2166216 | 262 | $64,000 |
| RosineGEOID 2166846 | 110 | not published |
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 40.5 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ohio County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±0.7 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.9%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% | 5.0% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±0.5 pts | 81.5% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 20.0%±1.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1%±2.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±2.0 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 9,107 households earn less than $57,798 a year (±$3,573), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $56,075 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ohio County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,798±$3,573 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,240±$5,357 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,772±$2,094 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5%±2.1 pts | 16.1% | −6.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.6%±4.0 pts | 20.3% | −18.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.4%±2.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1%±2.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 77.2% of Ohio County's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,400 by its owner (±$6,846). The median renter pays $739 a month including utilities, and 24.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ohio County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,400±$6,846 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $739±$71 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.0%±7.2 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,105±$49 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2%±2.6 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,241±24 | 2,023,116 | −145 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4%±2.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.1%±2.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 3 new housing units across Ohio County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.1 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?
85.1% of Ohio County's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Ohio County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7%±2.2 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | −3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.1%±3.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±2.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8%±1.4 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±1.6 | 24.0 min | +2.9 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 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,377 (Tract 9205.02) to $63,869 (Tract 9206).
| Tract 920121183920100 | 2,947±316 | $62,128 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920221183920200 | 3,424±401 | $62,500 |
| Tract 920321183920300 | 4,264±379 | $54,020 |
| Tract 920421183920400 | 2,313±539 | $56,563 |
| Tract 9205.0121183920501 | 3,635±176 | $54,167 |
| Tract 9205.0221183920502 | 3,750±452 | $52,377 |
| Tract 920621183920600 | 1,933±315 | $63,869 |
| Tract 920721183920700 | 1,469±276 | $58,214 |
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 Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 72nd of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd of 120 |
| Median household income | 59th of 120 |
| Median home value | 88th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 74th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd of 120 |
| Median age | 78th of 120 |
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.