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Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Tuscarawas County had 92,373 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. It holds 44 places (19 cities, villages and boroughs, 22 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 39157.
Tuscarawas County is the county of the New Philadelphia-Dover, OH micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
92,373
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 93,263 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,385
Median household income
$65,044
±$2,463 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$185,400
±$5,953 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$908
±$26 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Tuscarawas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 93,263 residents in Tuscarawas County. The Census Bureau estimates 92,373 for July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 92,385 over 568 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,385 | 11,810,293 | +50 |
| Households | 38,492±358 | 4,863,191 | +1,861 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.02 | 2.37 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 40,913±55 | 5,292,391 | +696 |
Tuscarawas County's population since 2000
From 90,914 in 2000 to 92,373 in 2025: up 1.6%. 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 Tuscarawas County?
Tuscarawas County holds 44 places: 19 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 22 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is New Philadelphia with 17,424 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| New Philadelphia | 17,677 | $58,547 |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 13,112 | $64,276 |
| Mill Township | 9,782 | $54,216 |
| Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County | 5,870 | $81,402 |
| Uhrichsville | 5,272 | $41,846 |
| Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County | 5,081 | $65,407 |
| Franklin Township, Tuscarawas County | 4,846 | $76,081 |
| Oxford Township, Tuscarawas County | 4,789 | $54,279 |
| Dover Township, Tuscarawas County | 4,515 | $79,362 |
| Sugar Creek Township, Tuscarawas County | 4,464 | $80,833 |
| Newcomerstown | 3,702 | $45,588 |
| Sandy Township, Tuscarawas County | 2,946 | $59,415 |
| Wilkshire Hills | 2,940 | $63,490 |
| Warwick Township | 2,827 | $79,455 |
| Strasburg | 2,735 | $64,330 |
| Dennison | 2,709 | $51,992 |
| Wayne Township, Tuscarawas CountyGEOID 3915782292 | 2,409 | $86,368 |
| Sugarcreek | 2,373 | $72,222 |
| Clay Township, Tuscarawas County | 1,942 | $60,882 |
| Bucks Township | 1,942 | $72,902 |
| Salem Township, Tuscarawas County | 1,584 | $78,158 |
| Fairfield Township, Tuscarawas CountyGEOID 3915726082 | 1,509 | $48,875 |
| Union Township, Tuscarawas County | 1,449 | $49,602 |
| York Township, Tuscarawas County | 1,329 | $73,190 |
| Gnadenhutten | 1,240 | $65,357 |
| Auburn Township, Tuscarawas County | 1,109 | $76,992 |
| Warren Township, Tuscarawas CountyGEOID 3915780920 | 1,078 | $68,750 |
| Tuscarawas | 1,035 | $87,656 |
| Bolivar | 1,000 | $69,375 |
| Jefferson Township, Tuscarawas CountyGEOID 3915738836 | 958 | $54,704 |
| Rush Township, Tuscarawas CountyGEOID 3915769106 | 867 | $86,429 |
| Washington Township, Tuscarawas CountyGEOID 3915781648 | 739 | $69,545 |
| Baltic | 851 | $66,071 |
| Midvale | 673 | $70,694 |
| Mineral City | 652 | $45,357 |
| Port Washington | 548 | $66,500 |
| Perry Township, Tuscarawas CountyGEOID 3915762092 | 439 | not published |
| Barnhill | 383 | $70,208 |
| SandyvilleGEOID 3970464 | 350 | $128,917 |
| DundeeGEOID 3922848 | 269 | not published |
| Roswell | 219 | $60,000 |
| ParralGEOID 3961056 | 205 | $65,000 |
| ZoarGEOID 3988168 | 172 | $80,938 |
| Stone CreekGEOID 3974804 | 153 | $53,571 |
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 Tuscarawas County?
The median resident of Tuscarawas County is 41.1 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.6 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 4.8% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±0.3 pts | 75.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| 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 | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±1.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.8%±1.4 pts | 31.5% | +2.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±0.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.9 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 Tuscarawas County earn?
Half of Tuscarawas County's 38,492 households earn less than $65,044 a year (±$2,463), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $65,526 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,044±$2,463 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,287±$2,609 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,617±$1,154 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4%±1.3 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0%±3.3 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1%±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3%±1.4 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 Tuscarawas County?
Owners occupy 68.9% of Tuscarawas County's occupied homes and renters 31.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,400 by its owner (±$5,953). The median renter pays $908 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,400±$5,953 | $214,800 | +$22,825 |
| Median gross rent | $908±$26 | $1,034 | −$42 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7%±4.2 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,321±$36 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.9%±1.6 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 40,913±55 | 5,292,391 | +696 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±1.4 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5%±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.7%±1.9 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 Tuscarawas County building?
Builders took permits for 69 new housing units across Tuscarawas County in 2025 (61 single-family), 0.7 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 Tuscarawas County get to work?
80.4% of Tuscarawas County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±1.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4%±1.9 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±1.1 pts | 13.0% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min±1.0 | 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 Tuscarawas County's census tracts?
Tuscarawas County is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,694 (Tract 208.01) to $101,219 (Tract 205).
All 24 census tracts of Tuscarawas County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tuscarawas County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 61st of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 88 |
| Median household income | 50th of 88 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th of 88 |
| Median age | 48th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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