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Vinton County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio. Vinton County had 12,645 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. It holds 16 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 39163.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,645
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,800 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,630
Median household income
$55,336
±$4,819 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$150,000
±$26,433 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$728
±$83 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Vinton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,800 residents in Vinton County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,645 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,630 over 412 square miles of land.
| Measure | Vinton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,630 | 11,810,293 | −453 |
| Households | 5,328±181 | 4,863,191 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.08 | 2.37 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 5,935±19 | 5,292,391 | −343 |
Vinton County's population since 2000
From 12,806 in 2000 to 12,645 in 2025: down 1.3%. 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 Vinton County?
Vinton County holds 16 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Elk Township, Vinton County with 3,217 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Elk Township, Vinton County | 3,287 | $60,781 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township, Vinton County | 1,847 | $46,776 |
| McArthur | 1,783 | $49,439 |
| Richland Township, Vinton CountyGEOID 3916366768 | 1,620 | $53,711 |
| Harrison Township, Vinton CountyGEOID 3916334048 | 1,084 | $70,625 |
| Swan TownshipGEOID 3916375854 | 892 | $47,888 |
| Wilkesville TownshipGEOID 3916385204 | 810 | $64,375 |
| Hamden | 727 | $46,711 |
| Jackson Township, Vinton CountyGEOID 3916338136 | 721 | $62,174 |
| Eagle Township, Vinton CountyGEOID 3916323100 | 667 | $39,019 |
| Vinton TownshipGEOID 3916380192 | 544 | $85,197 |
| Knox Township, Vinton CountyGEOID 3916340880 | 541 | $63,487 |
| Madison Township, Vinton CountyGEOID 3916346620 | 532 | $49,375 |
| Brown Township, Vinton CountyGEOID 3916309526 | 255 | $47,981 |
| ZaleskiGEOID 3988028 | 230 | not published |
| WilkesvilleGEOID 3985190 | 116 | $50,313 |
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 Vinton County?
The median resident of Vinton County is 44.0 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 1.4%.
| Measure | Vinton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±0.6 | 39.7 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.4 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±0.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.9%±0.2 pts | 75.8% | −0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 22.2%±3.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±2.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9%±3.3 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4%±2.2 pts | 31.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±1.0 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 Vinton County earn?
Half of Vinton County's 5,328 households earn less than $55,336 a year (±$4,819), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $56,209 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vinton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,336±$4,819 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,308±$5,522 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,951±$2,073 | $40,552 | +$3,145 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±2.9 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9%±6.6 pts | 17.8% | −10.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.9%±3.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.1%±3.5 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 Vinton County?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Vinton County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 by its owner (±$26,433). The median renter pays $728 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vinton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,000±$26,433 | $214,800 | +$37,392 |
| Median gross rent | $728±$83 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.7%±12.3 pts | 37.3% | −16.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,308±$120 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5%±4.6 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,935±19 | 5,292,391 | −343 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7%±4.6 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.4%±4.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.6%±3.7 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 Vinton County building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units across Vinton County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.6 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 Vinton County get to work?
83.6% of Vinton County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Vinton County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.1%±3.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±2.2 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6%±4.4 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±3.2 pts | 13.0% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.8 min±2.7 | 23.4 min | +4.9 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 Vinton County's census tracts?
Vinton County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,799 (Tract 9530) to $59,643 (Tract 9532).
| Tract 953039163953000 | 5,203±415 | $50,799 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 953139163953100 | 4,879±318 | $57,557 |
| Tract 953239163953200 | 2,548±356 | $59,643 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Vinton County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 88th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th of 88 |
| Median household income | 83rd of 88 |
| Median home value | 78th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 85th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84th of 88 |
| Median age | 14th 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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