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Coshocton County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio. Coshocton County had 37,188 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 31 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 22 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 39031.
Coshocton County is the county of the Coshocton, OH micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,188
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,612 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,744
Median household income
$55,577
±$3,620 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$155,500
±$5,859 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$765
±$33 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Coshocton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,612 residents in Coshocton County. The Census Bureau estimates 37,188 for July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,744 over 564 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coshocton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,744 | 11,810,293 | +159 |
| Households | 14,786±317 | 4,863,191 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.05 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,308±34 | 5,292,391 | −147 |
Coshocton County's population since 2000
From 36,655 in 2000 to 37,188 in 2025: up 1.5%. 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 Coshocton County?
Coshocton County holds 31 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 22 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Coshocton with 11,169 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Coshocton | 11,050 | $48,731 |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Township, Coshocton County | 4,250 | $53,605 |
| West Lafayette | 2,417 | $49,261 |
| Crawford Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903119218 | 1,950 | $79,868 |
| Jackson Township, Coshocton County | 1,852 | $76,944 |
| Tuscarawas Township, Coshocton County | 1,759 | $29,375 |
| Keene Township | 1,623 | $72,750 |
| Oxford Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903159248 | 1,554 | $53,147 |
| Jefferson Township, Coshocton County | 1,461 | $49,688 |
| White Eyes TownshipGEOID 3903184714 | 1,222 | $34,727 |
| Franklin Township, Coshocton County | 1,165 | $47,115 |
| Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County | 1,054 | $64,083 |
| Mill Creek Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903150274 | 1,032 | $120,833 |
| Adams Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903100240 | 765 | $69,844 |
| Washington Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903181172 | 727 | not published |
| Pike Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903162624 | 689 | $68,182 |
| Clark Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903115266 | 670 | $69,286 |
| Perry Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903161812 | 635 | $48,906 |
| Warsaw | 634 | $38,000 |
| Linton TownshipGEOID 3903143960 | 626 | $69,167 |
| Bedford Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903104864 | 604 | $61,442 |
| Virginia TownshipGEOID 3903180220 | 563 | not published |
| Tiverton TownshipGEOID 3903176953 | 492 | $64,750 |
| Newcastle TownshipGEOID 3903154376 | 442 | $42,350 |
| Monroe Township, Coshocton CountyGEOID 3903151352 | 427 | not published |
| Canal LewisvilleGEOID 3911318 | 417 | $62,188 |
| Conesville | 328 | $51,250 |
| PlainfieldGEOID 3963044 | 141 | $55,769 |
| FresnoGEOID 3928882 | 140 | $25,408 |
| Nellie | 122 | $29,688 |
| Baltic | 851 | $66,071 |
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 Coshocton County?
The median resident of Coshocton County is 41.3 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%. 0.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coshocton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.6 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.2 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% | 4.8% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.3%±0.5 pts | 75.8% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 12.0% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5%±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±1.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1%±2.1 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5%±1.8 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7%±1.6 pts | 31.5% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±0.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Coshocton County earn?
Half of Coshocton County's 14,786 households earn less than $55,577 a year (±$3,620), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $57,358 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coshocton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,577±$3,620 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,987±$3,786 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,978±$1,430 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5%±2.6 pts | 13.3% | +4.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.2%±5.3 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.3%±2.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8%±1.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Coshocton County?
Owners occupy 72.9% of Coshocton County's occupied homes and renters 27.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,500 by its owner (±$5,859). The median renter pays $765 a month including utilities, and 40.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coshocton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,500±$5,859 | $214,800 | +$33,415 |
| Median gross rent | $765±$33 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.1%±6.6 pts | 37.3% | +11.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,192±$50 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.9%±2.8 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,308±34 | 5,292,391 | −147 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±3.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.1%±2.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.5%±1.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.4%±2.4 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 Coshocton County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Coshocton County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.3 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 Coshocton County get to work?
71.7% of Coshocton County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Coshocton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9%±1.7 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7%±2.8 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±2.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 13.0% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min±1.3 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
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 Coshocton County's census tracts?
Coshocton County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,277 (Tract 9614) to $67,222 (Tract 9617).
| Tract 960939031960900 | 5,055±551 | $55,104 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 961039031961000 | 4,805±581 | $64,598 |
| Tract 961139031961100 | 4,315±445 | $60,854 |
| Tract 961239031961200 | 3,068±367 | $60,431 |
| Tract 961339031961300 | 3,853±576 | $51,629 |
| Tract 961439031961400 | 2,667±342 | $28,277 |
| Tract 961539031961500 | 2,525±445 | $42,740 |
| Tract 961639031961600 | 2,477±384 | $57,847 |
| Tract 961739031961700 | 2,779±447 | $67,222 |
| Tract 961839031961800 | 5,200±415 | $53,537 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coshocton County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 66th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th of 88 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 88 |
| Median home value | 69th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 80th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 88 |
| Median age | 43rd of 88 |
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
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